It follows a series of flash floods which have cost local businesses thousands of pounds.

The barriers - which cost about �200 - are placed in front of shop doors in heavy rain and are often more effective than sand bags.

Many people have expressed anger that a long promised flood alleviation scheme has not yet happened.

Anglian Water has assured the town's residents the flood alleviation scheme will get under way this month, with completion early next year.

But doubts have been expressed over whether the proposed measures will be enough to cope with more frequent heavy rainfall.