There was a storm of protest when plans were announced for massive new housing developments off Parrs Lane, Aughton by Redrow and Wain Homes.
And this weekend's rain storms showed why the land should remain as it is - because Aughton's saturated sewers simply can't cope!
Pictured yesterday lunchtime were these scenes on Parrs Lane, Prescot Road, Town Green Lane (pity the poor Town Green pupils on school days in heavy rain..) and Winifred Lane.