Flood Prevention Work to Temporarily Close Chard Reservoir Main Road Wednesday, April 2, 2025 flood reservoir chard prevention work closure dam road somerset flooding Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam … Read More
Government Funding Boosts Somerset Flood Schemes Monday, March 31, 2025 flood funding somerset environment agency schemes government investment protection projects The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, … Read More
Vital River Improvement Projects in Somerset Delayed for Another Year Thursday, January 30, 2025 somerset river improvements sra flood schemes modeling brue delays enhancement The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has announced that much-needed improvements to a major Somerset river are now delayed for at least another year. The SRA, established in 2015 following the devastating floods of 2013/14, … Read More
Flood Alerts and Road Closures in Somerset: Stay Informed Tuesday, October 22, 2024 somerset flood alerts road closures flooding rainfall authorities residents alternative routes travel Heavy rainfall has led to a number of roads being closed across Somerset due to flooding. Local authorities have issued flood alerts and are urging residents to stay informed about the situation. It is important to plan …
Outcry Over Plans to Develop Green Belt Area for Housing Saturday, October 12, 2024 green belt housing development objections local plan north somerset wildlife flood community urban sprawl The proposal to build 381 homes—40% of which would be affordable—on 28 acres of green belt land in North Somerset has sparked outrage and objections from more than 200 locals. The site, planned for development by Land Value … Read More
Somerset Flood Defences Update Thursday, September 26, 2024 somerset flood defence upgrades delay sra ea river drain consortium The vital upgrades to key sections of Somerset’s flood defences have been delayed until spring and summer 2025. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) and the Environment Agency (EA) have been implementing various … Read More