COUNCIL bosses say they will step in if flooding in the borough gets worse.

Town hall chiefs are prepared to take action if the flooding situation in Trafford forces people from their homes.

Currently floodwaters have not put anyone at risk of having to abandon their properties. But the council has reassured people it is ready to step in if it has to.

High river levels have previously led to the Environment Agency setting up a 24 hour control room near the banks of the River Bollin.

Council staff were out with residents in Little Bollington, near Altrincham, piling up sandbags as flood waters inched closer to people’s homes and fields were flooded.

After the Bollin swelled, pictures showed the river almost reaching one property’s walls.

Council staff assisted at the 24-hour control room and were on hand to bring sandbags when needed.That control room has now been stood down and it’s hoped it will no longer be needed.

But more rain or snow, as well as some strong winds, have been forecast by the Met Office for the north west this week and council and EA staff say they are on standby.

A Trafford Council spokesman said: “We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the River Bollin and has asked the Environment Agency to keep us informed of any changes.

“At this moment in time, we have not had to rehome any of the residents or become more involved.

“However, one of our emergency planning officers has been on site and arranged for 250 sandbags to be delivered to the home of an elderly resident."