CALLINGTON residents blighted by a number of flooding incidents since the opening of the town's Tesco store have been backed by a Cornwall councillor, who has condemned the lack of action by the superstore chain and is now threatening legal action. The supermarket has come under heavy criticism from Cornwall councillor for Callington Andrew Long, following the incidents of flooding to nearby properties in Pengelly Lane since the Tesco store in Callington opened in 2011. Cllr Long said: 'It is simply not acceptable that a company such as Tesco can sit idly by while their building adversely affects the properties and lives of nearby residents. 'I have seen myself, the damage done by the large amounts of water cascading off the site and into properties in Pengelly Lane. 'It appears clear that the drainage is not working as they promised and the problems have been made worse by the total failure of the company to complete the planting schedule that was agreed, secure the perimeters and to stop people damaging the hedgerow as part of a shortcut to get to the store.' He added: 'We have had so many promises that work would start, but each month goes by with no action and residents continue to live in fear of flooding of their properties during wet weather.' Cllr Long's comments were echoed by local resident Mr Williams, who has been the victim of flooding on numerous occasions at his house in Pengelly Lane. 'It is no coincidence that in the eleven years prior to Tesco arriving, we had no flooding issues,' said Mr Williams. 'I have complained so many times to Cornwall Council and Tesco regarding this. We just need some action — and soon!' Cllr Long said that urgent discussions will take place next week between himself, the council's environment department and the Environment Agency to see if any legal action can be taken to deal with this issue. Tesco was unavailable for comment as the Times went to press yesterday morning (Wednesday).