An Oxfordshire council is set to hold a meeting on flooding to warn residents.

Vale of White Horse District Council will host the drop-in session from 11am to 3pm on Monday, July 22 at Abingdon Town Council Offices.

It is aimed at educating the public over flood risks given the major flooding experienced across the county earlier this year.

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A spokesperson for Vale of White Horse District Council said: “How can Abingdon be made more resilient to flooding?

“Come and learn about flood risks, nature-based solutions, what you can expect from agencies during a flood event, and how to make our community stronger.

“This drop-in event at the offices at Roysse Court, Bridge Street, Abingdon, (OX14 3HU) is an opportunity to chat with representatives from the Environment Agency, Oxfordshire County Council, and Vale of White Horse District Council, and find out crucial information and tools for flood prevention and management.”

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