Campaigners Urge More Permanent Pumps on Somerset Levels to Prevent Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency somersetlevels drainage floodprevention renewableenergy infrastructure floodmanagement Somerset’s internal drainage boards are calling on the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to mitigate the impact of flooding, following the severe winter flooding caused by Storm … Read More
Environment Agency Says Ilminster Flood Protection Scheme May Take a Decade Thursday, March 26, 2026 flooding ilminster environmentagency somerset floodprevention riverisle flooddefence culvert community infrastructure The Environment Agency (EA) has indicated that implementing a comprehensive flood protection scheme for Ilminster’s park homes could take around ten years. This announcement comes in response to concerns raised after severe … Read More
Work Commences on £1m Coastal Defence Project to Safeguard Minehead Seafront Monday, March 16, 2026 minehead coast flooding defence environmentagency rockarmour seafront erosion butlins construction A £1 million coastal defence project is now underway to protect a vital stretch of Minehead’s seafront from ongoing flood risks. For years, Minehead town centre has been vulnerable to coastal flooding, causing damage to … Read More
South West Farm Fined for Repeated Slurry Pollution of River Tuesday, March 10, 2026 slurry pollution farming ammonia environmentagency runoff waterquality fines manure environmentalimpact JD Spencer Farm Partnership, located at Manor Farm in Langley Burrell, Chippenham, has been fined thousands of pounds following two separate slurry pollution incidents that contaminated local waterways. On March 6, the … Read More
South West Farm Fined for Repeated Slurry Pollution of Local River Tuesday, March 10, 2026 slurry pollution farm ammonia environmentagency runoff water fines agriculture compliance JD Spencer Farm Partnership, operating from Manor Farm in Langley Burrell near Chippenham, has been fined after causing two separate slurry pollution incidents that contaminated local waterways. The partnership admitted to … Read More
Major Update on Somerset Flooding Crisis as Recovery Phase Begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding recovery environmentagency stormchandra pumps flooddefences emergencyresponse roadclosures safety The flooding crisis in Somerset, triggered by Storm Chandra in late January, is showing clear signs of improvement as the incident moves from emergency response to recovery. Somerset Council, alongside the Environment Agency, … Read More