Calls have been made for more government intervention in flooding around the Norfolk Broads.

As parts of Potter Heigham suffered further surface water flooding as a result of Storm Henk, water in the fields from floods in October is slowly receding.

But as water levels of the River Thurne remain high, senior flood warden Paul Rice feels more input from the government is needed.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Senior voluntary flood warden Paul Rice. Picture - James WeedsSenior voluntary flood warden Paul Rice. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)"We all must learn from this," he said. "Problems need to be addressed and we need assistance.

"We can't keep blaming all the different authorities about the issues with river drainage - they don't have the money to sort it. 

"We need to speak to the government."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Flooding at Potter Heigham in November. Picture - Mike PageFlooding at Potter Heigham in November. Picture - Mike Page (Image: Mike Page)Mr Rice attended a meeting in the village on Friday with 16 people, including parish councillors and business owners from Potter Heigham, Martham and Hickling.

At the meeting, issues about the lack of fluvial drainage and possible causes of the blockages were discussed. A spokesperson for the group will be attending the public floods meeting hosted by North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker at Hickling Parish Hall on February 2.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker down Ferry Road, Horning, in November. Picture - James WeedsNorth Norfolk MP Duncan Baker down Ferry Road, Horning, in November. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)"The meeting was called purely out of the ongoing concerns," said Mr Rice.

"We're still dealing with the high water levels that have been here since October 12. Businesses have suffered, and things seem to be taking a lot longer to get back to normal."

During the past several months, the flood barrier by Herbert Woods has been regularly raised. But it has come at a price, as flood wardens have had to balance the possible damage to Lathams on one side of the barrier and the vehicles belonging to Herbert Woods' customers on the other.

Mr Rice confirmed Herbert Woods staff have now been assisting with the flood barrier, relieving inconveniences to customers.

Following the recent bout of heavy rain, Mr Rice said he was optimistic.

"Hopefully, we've got five days of dry weather now," said Mr Rice. "That should help with the low-level flooding in parts of the village.

"But these issues need to be addressed or it will continue to cause havoc in Potter Heigham."