Two Somerset Beaches Issued New No-Swim Warnings Due to Pollution Concerns Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset beaches pollution swimming warnings waterquality environment safety publichealth coastal Two popular beaches in Somerset have recently been issued with no-swim warnings as officials express concern over potential pollution in the areas. The warnings aim to protect public health following tests that indicated … Read More
£6m Taunton Town Centre Flood Defence Scheme Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding safety somerset council environment infrastructure construction defence regeneration Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside … Read More
Plans for 45 Homes in Somerset Village Near A303 Rejected by Council Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset broadway housing development planning environment infrastructure biodiversity council a303 Somerset Council has refused plans to build 45 new homes in the small village of Broadway, located near the A303. This marks the second time the site, situated between Pound Road and Paulls Lane at the western edge of … Read More
Plans for 45 Homes in Small Somerset Village Near A303 Rejected by Council Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset broadway housing development planning environment biodiversity infrastructure affordablehousing a303 Somerset Council has refused plans to build 45 new homes in the small village of Broadway, near the A303. This marks the second time proposals for housing on the site between Pound Road and Paulls Lane have been rejected. … Read More
£50m Investment Boosts Flood Defenses for Somerset Communities and Farmers Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange farmers government infrastructure resilience emergency environment The UK Government has committed £50 million to bolster Somerset’s defenses against escalating flood risks, safeguarding residents, farmers, and businesses from future disasters. This significant funding will be directed … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting After M5 Roundabout Clearance Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity flooding nationalhighways sustainability climatechange woodland conservation Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a … Read More