Major Flood Defence Scheme for Bradford-on-Avon Declared Unviable Amid Rising Costs Monday, July 14, 2025 flooding bradford-on-avon environmentagency floodresilience floodmanagement stormbert floodscheme communitypreparedness historicpreservation funding A long-anticipated flood defence project for Bradford-on-Avon has been declared financially unviable due to a sharp increase in estimated costs. The Environment Agency (EA), together with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon … Read More
Villagers Rally Against Plans for Massive New Data Centre Near Corsham Sunday, July 6, 2025 corsham datacentre westwells neston environment flooding noise biodiversity planning opposition Communities surrounding Corsham are coming together to oppose proposals for an enormous new data centre development. Ark Data Centres Ltd, already operating four facilities on the former MOD Corsham site and planning a fifth, … Read More
New Glastonbury Solar Farm Proposed for Cancelled Travellers’ Site Saturday, July 5, 2025 solar glastonbury flooding travellers sustainable community cleanenergy somerset development planning Revised plans have emerged to develop a government-backed solar farm on a previously designated travellers’ site in Glastonbury, Somerset. This initiative is part of the £23.6 million Glastonbury town deal, funded by central … Read More
Desirable Somerset Town Faces Threat of Becoming a Commuter Spillover Wednesday, June 4, 2025 wellington somerset housing development infrastructure flooding community planning commuter realestate Residents of Wellington, Somerset, are raising alarms over the rapid pace of new housing developments that threaten to overwhelm their town and transform it into a commuter spillover zone. Once celebrated for its unique charm … Read More
Over 300 Homes Approved Near Blackdown Hills Beauty Spot After Council Withdraws Defense Tuesday, June 3, 2025 development somerset blackdownhills housing planning appeal infrastructure flooding transport education More than 300 new homes are set to be constructed on the outskirts of the Blackdown Hills following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. The Congleton-based developer submitted outline plans last October for 315 homes … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for Somerset Coastline Amid Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, May 27, 2025 flood somerset coastline tidal environmentagency clevedon porlock severnestuary hightide flooding Flood alerts have been issued across parts of Somerset, highlighting increased flood risks due to recent heavy rainfall combined with high tidal activity. Coastal communities are being urged to stay vigilant over the next 24 … Read More