A number of homes in Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf that face severe risk of flooding will be bought by the local council and demolished.

Clydach Terrace, in Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has a “unique risk of significant flooding” from the nearby Nant Clydach stream, with homes extensively damaged during storms over recent years.

Tracey Garrett, CEO, National Flood Forum, said:

“For years, the community of Ynysybwl has campaigned with determination, courage, and extraordinary resilience in the face of repeated flooding and real risks to life.

“We want to recognise the tireless effort residents of Clydach Terrace have put into fighting for a solution that works for them. We’re so pleased that a buy-out option has now been approved – a powerful testament to what can be achieved when community voices are heard.

“What the residents of Clydach Terrace have faced is a reality that may affect more and more people across the UK as the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident.”