Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Faces Continued Rainfall Challenges Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding weather riverlevels rainfall warnings safety floodrisk emergency environment Somerset is bracing for ongoing flooding concerns as river levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. While some areas have seen water levels starting to recede, widespread warnings are still in place to alert residents …
New Time-Limited Slots Introduced at Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre Thursday, February 12, 2026 weston-super-mare recycling centre slots time-management waste environment efficiency appointment community The Weston-super-Mare recycling centre has introduced new rules to improve visitor flow and efficiency. Under the updated system, each person or vehicle will be allocated a strict 10-minute time slot to use the facility. This … Read More
Somerset Flood Alerts Persist as Threat of More Rain Raises Concerns Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset flooding environment emergency council rainfall rivers metoffice evacuation health Somerset remains on high alert as a major incident continues due to persistent flooding risks affecting homes and businesses across the county. Emergency services and the Environment Agency (EA) are actively monitoring the … Read More
Thousands of New Homes in Somerset Could Begin Construction from November 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset housing development phosphates environment planning construction pollution regulation realestate Plans for thousands of new homes in Somerset, long stalled due to a phosphates pollution crisis, could finally move forward starting November 2026. The issue, which has affected planning permissions across the region, centers … Read More
Bath Council Proposes £1.85m Investment in Hydropower Plant Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy environment carbonneutrality council avonriver infrastructure sustainability development Bath and North East Somerset Council is planning to allocate £1.85 million to develop detailed plans for a hydroelectric power plant situated prominently in front of Pulteney Bridge. This initiative aims to modernize the … Read More
Bath Council Allocates £1.85m for Hydropower Plant Proposal Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy hydroelectric environment sustainability decarbonisation infrastructure avon climateaction Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with an ambitious plan to develop a small hydroelectric power plant located just in front of Pulteney Bridge in the heart of Bath. The council has earmarked £1.85 million … Read More