Uncertain Future for 'Pride in Place' Funding in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset pride regeneration funding bridgwater burnham highbridge government communities localcouncil The future of ‘pride in place’ funding for extra Somerset areas remains uncertain, as local officials await clarity on whether more neighbourhoods will benefit. The Labour government launched the Pride in Place programme in … Read More
Five Somerset Areas Poised for Flooding as Heavy Rain Continues Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather emergency disruption communities precautions rivers preparedness Somerset is bracing for further flooding as persistent heavy rain continues to inundate the county. Authorities have identified five key areas at heightened risk of flooding due to rising water levels and saturated grounds. … Read More
Somerset Areas at Risk of Flooding as Heavy Rain Continues Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather emergency precautions alerts drainage risks communities As more heavy rain moves into Somerset, several areas are expected to experience flooding. Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as water levels rise. The local authorities have issued warnings … Read More
‘No confidence’ in Somerset Council’s planning decisions Wednesday, February 4, 2026 somerset planning development housing communities rural council scrapp infrastructure campaign Rural communities across Somerset are vocalizing a clear message: they have “no confidence” in the planning decisions made by Somerset Council. This widespread frustration culminated in the inaugural meeting of … Read More
Rural Somerset Communities Unite to Challenge Poor Planning of New Housing Developments Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset housing planning communities rural development campaign judicial infrastructure opposition Rural communities across Somerset are rallying together to oppose what they describe as “poor planning” by Somerset Council amid rising government housing targets. At the forefront of this resistance is the village of Keinton … Read More
Rural Somerset Communities Unite Against Poor Planning of New Housing Developments Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset rural housing planning development shock scrapp judicialreview communities infrastructure Communities across rural Somerset are banding together to oppose what they describe as “poor planning” by Somerset Council amid increasing government housing targets. In the village of Keinton Mandeville near … Read More