North Fawdon Primary School SuDS in Schools Scheme

Flooding on Dykefield in Fawdon was first brought to the attention of the LLFA in 2024. The land is owned by the Council but is managed by the Freemen of the City of Newcastle in the same way as the Town Moors. Following initial investigations and discussions with the school adjacent to Dykefield, North Fawdon Primary, it was established that previous flood events at the school had been caused by surface water run-off from Dykefield. Flooding to rear gardens of properties on Creswell Drive was also reported. SuDS i...