Somerset MPs Urge Action Against Flood Prevention Funding Cuts Friday, September 5, 2025 somerset flooding floodprevention environmentagency parliament defra rivers funding councillors floodrisk Somerset’s MPs have voiced serious concerns over planned cuts to flood prevention and river maintenance in the county, urging Parliament to debate the issue urgently. In mid-August, the Environment Agency (EA) revealed it … Read More
Medieval Somerset Bridge to Receive £150,000 Flood Protection Upgrade Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset exmoor tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle medieval restoration floodplain ecology conservation A cherished medieval bridge in Somerset is set to benefit from a £150,000 flood prevention initiative aimed at preserving its structure and protecting surrounding communities. The River Barle, flowing from its source at … Read More
Historic Medieval Somerset Bridge Secured by £150,000 Flood Prevention Project Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle exmoor heritage restoration ecology environment infrastructure A historic medieval bridge in rural Somerset is set to be protected by an ambitious flood prevention scheme costing nearly £150,000. The River Barle, flowing from Pinkery Reservoir on Exmoor’s Chains plateau through … Read More