£1m Minehead Cliff Stabilisation Scheme Delayed Amid Council Staffing and Governance Challenges Friday, July 3, 2026 minehead cliffs somerset coastal stabilisation erosion council flooding engineering governance A £1 million initiative to stabilise the cliffs along Minehead’s North Hill has been postponed due to staffing shortages and governance issues within Somerset Council. North Hill, spanning almost five miles toward Porlock and … Read More
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
Flooding Meeting in Somerset Disrupted by Intense Storm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 somerset flooding storm climate adaptation emergency wells rivers municipal resilience Somerset faced severe weather challenges on the evening of Monday, June 22, when a powerful storm unleashed intense rainfall, thunder, and lightning across the region. This extreme weather event caused flash floods that … Read More
Flood Zone Homes in North Somerset Approved Despite Risks, High Court Rules Tuesday, June 30, 2026 flooding northsomerset housing planning development highcourt floodrisk homes evacuation legal A recent High Court ruling has confirmed that homes can be constructed in North Somerset’s flood-prone zones, sparking serious concerns among local authorities and residents. The case arose after North Somerset Council … 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
Housing Developers Urged to Fund Permanent Pumps to Combat Somerset Flooding Monday, June 29, 2026 somerset flooding pumping infrastructure environment developers funding drainage stormchandra community Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water … Read More