Senior council leaders and the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire have thanked all those who helped co-ordinate the response to the recent floods.

Worcestershire County Council leader, Councillor Simon Geraghty and cabinet member with responsibility for the environment, Councillor Richard Morris, expressed their gratitude towards everyone who joined forces during the floods caused by Storm Henk.

The storm brought high levels of rainfall to the county, rapidly escalating river levels of the River Severn and the River Avon which subsequently led to significant flooding.

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Through the course of the storm, teams relentlessly worked to keep vital routes open and provide support to residents and businesses.

The council has acknowledged the impact on over 200 properties as a result of the floods.

Councillor Geraghty said: "I am immensely proud of the efforts of those who came together to respond to the impact of flooding here in Worcestershire.

"The floods we have seen in our county have been a distressing experience for many of our residents and businesses and I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in helping our communities."

Councillor Morris further added: "Our county experienced significant rainfall and flooding last week.

"I’d like to thank our county council staff, partners and the local communities for their time and effort last weekend to respond to the events.

"The response, during the storm and flood recovery has been excellent."

Also extending her gratitude was Beatrice Grant, the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire.

After visiting Worcester City Centre, she met with officers involved in the flood response at Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

Mrs Grant said: "It has been fascinating to hear about how our river levels are monitored and the close liaison between the multiple agencies involved in the response to floods.

"It’s been very impressive.

"I would publicly like to thank everyone for their hard work during the flooding, and of course, for the extensive clear up operation that is now underway to enable the roads to safely reopen."

With the water level now receding and roads reopening, the council has shifted its focus to clean-up operations.