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
MP Urges Environmental Action on Exmoor Rivers 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
Somerset Flood Warnings Persist as Roads Remain Closed 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.