Flooding Meeting in Somerset Disrupted by Sudden Storm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 somerset flooding storm wells climatechange resilience floodrisk rainfall environmentagency floodrecovery A powerful storm struck Somerset on the evening of Monday, June 22, unleashing heavy rains, thunder, and lightning that led to widespread flash flooding. Homes and businesses were inundated, with some properties losing power … Read More
Housing Developers Urged to Fund Permanent Pumps to Prevent Somerset Flooding Monday, June 29, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency infrastructure developers somersetlevels pumpingstations flooddefence cil Housing developers in Somerset are being urged to contribute funding for the installation of permanent pumping stations to mitigate flooding risks across the county. This appeal comes from the Parrett Internal Drainage Board … Read More
£800k secured for permanent pumps to prevent flooding near Taunton cinema Thursday, June 25, 2026 flooding taunton rivertone sra environmentagency pumps bathpool drainage somerset floodprevention Taunton is set to benefit from new permanent electric pumps on the River Tone, aimed at preventing flooding near the Bathpool area, where the old river flows under the railway line into the Hankridge Nature Reserve close to … Read More
£800k Secured for Permanent Flood Pumps Near Taunton Cinema Thursday, June 25, 2026 flooding taunton rivertone pumps somerset environmentagency flooddefence bathpool infrastructure watermanagement New permanent electric pumps are set to be installed on the River Tone near Taunton to help prevent flooding in the Bathpool area. This vital upgrade comes amid plans to boost flood defences following recent severe flooding … Read More
Flood Defences Downstream of Bridgwater Barrier Set for Completion This Year Monday, June 22, 2026 flooding bridgwater tidalbarrier environmentagency riverparrett construction flooddefences infrastructure design somerset Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express Park in … Read More
£6m Flood Defence Scheme for Taunton Town Centre Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding somerset environmentagency infrastructure community defences rivertone regeneration construction Somerset Council has announced a delay to the £6 million flood protection scheme designed to shield Taunton town centre, pushing the start date back to early 2027. The project, part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation … Read More