Councillor Ham Leads Opposition to New Housing Near Somerset Pig Farm Friday, August 8, 2025 somerset evercreech housing planning flooding pigfarm agriculture localcouncil ruraldevelopment community Plans to build 40 new homes near an operational pig farm in Evercreech, Somerset, have been refused following a contentious planning committee meeting. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Strategic Ltd. in April 2024, aimed to … Read More
Pedestrian Safety at Risk as Crossings and Footpaths Fall Into Disrepair in Glastonbury Wednesday, August 6, 2025 glastonbury pedestrians safety footpaths highways vegetation maintenance crossing infrastructure flooding Glastonbury councillors have voiced urgent concerns over dangerous conditions on local footpaths and pedestrian crossings, which pose serious risks to residents, particularly the elderly and families with young children. At … Read More
Developer Apologizes After Flooding Disrupts Somerset Homes Amid Drainage Failures Thursday, July 31, 2025 flooding development drainage somerset housing davidwilsonhomes planning community infrastructure apology Tensions have flared in Somerset as residents, councillors, and developers clash over persistent flood risks and incomplete infrastructure tied to major housing projects on the town’s outskirts. Central to the controversy is … Read More
Met Office Issues 11-Hour Thunderstorm Warning for Somerset Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset thunderstorm weather metoffice flooding lightning hail rain storm warning The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms impacting large parts of Somerset on Thursday, July 31. The alert is in effect from 10am to 9pm, warning residents to prepare for potentially severe weather … Read More
Met Office Issues 21-Hour Thunderstorms Warning Across South West Thursday, July 17, 2025 metoffice thunderstorms flooding weatherwarning southwest heavyrain traveldisruption heatwave weatherforecast ukweather The Met Office has issued a severe 21-hour weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall as the UK’s recent heatwave draws to an end. This alert, which covers parts of the South West including Gloucestershire and … Read More
New Homes Approved Near Cheddar Reservoir Amid Flooding Concerns Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cheddar somerset housing development flooding planning affordable construction infrastructure community Local councillors have approved plans to build nearly 30 new homes close to Cheddar Reservoir, raising concerns over localised flooding in the area. Bellway Homes South West is currently developing 60 homes at the Peregrine … Read More