Flood

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

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 …

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

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

Friday, May 10, 2024 mp environment exmoor rivers flood damage rainfall debris clearance storm

MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on the Environment Agency to begin a thorough clean-up of Exmoor rivers in response to months of unprecedented rainfall. He warns that leaving river beds strewn with trees and other debris … Read More

Friday, December 8, 2023 somerset flood warnings road closures weather rainfall alerts county disruptions

Parts of Somerset continue to grapple with flood warnings and alerts following a recent spell of heavy rain. The situation has resulted in the closure of several roads, causing significant disruptions.