RIVERSIDE residents, stranded in their homes for up to three days by floodwaters, have called for a bridge to be built to a park as a way out of their troubles.

Wyre Forest District Council was alerted to the problems of about 130 people living at Severnside South whose homes have not flooded inside but who were still unable to get out during the worst of the floods.

Severn Quay resident Ted Taylor, 63, said he had spent many anxious hours with the flood streaming at 20-mile an hour past the front of his home and the council owned Jubilee Gardens three feet deep in water at the back.

He was especially worried for the welfare of his wife Pam, 67, who had heart surgery three months ago.

"We are quite cut off when the floods come.

"One woman moved out with her children although her home was dry and others like us have just been stuck here.

"Getting out by boat is unsuitable for old people and I don't see how we could have got a doctor here quickly."

Mr Taylor believed the solution was to build a bridge extending about 30 yards at the back of the homes in Jubilee Gardens so people could walk out and not get their feet wet.

Councillor Stephen Clee said after discussions with Mr Taylor he had asked council officers to look into whether a temporary bridge could be provided as an emergency exit or a permanent one in a decorative style to suit the park.

Meanwhile Mayor Bill Mason said he had placed the matter on the agenda for the January meeting of the town council.