Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Unite to Oppose New Housing Development Plans Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development somerset greenspace community petition planning affordablehousing floodprevention More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to the proposed construction of 220 new homes in the southwest corner of the town. Bloor Homes South West first revealed plans in July 2025 to build up to … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Rally Against 220-Home Development Plan Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development greenspace petition somerset bloorhomes affordablehousing floodprevention community More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to proposed plans for a new housing development comprising 220 homes on the town’s south-western edge. Bloor Homes South West first unveiled intentions in … Read More
New Dredging Programme Launched to Protect Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 somerset dredging flooding riverparrett somersetlevels environment infrastructure floodprevention watermanagement silt A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aimed at protecting local homes and businesses from flooding. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has overseen an annual strategy to maintain … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Line Enhanced for Walkers and Cyclists Monday, November 10, 2025 willowwalk somerset glastonbury cycling walking accessibility restoration nationalcyclenetwork floodprevention heritage A cherished section of a former Somerset railway line has been transformed to better serve walkers and cyclists, thanks to funding secured through central government support. The Willow Walk, situated on the outskirts of … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces New River Maintenance Costs Amid Budget Strains Thursday, November 6, 2025 northsomerset floodprevention rivermaintenance environmentagency riparianowners budgetcuts localgovernment floodrisk publicservices somerset North Somerset Council is confronting unexpected financial pressures after being tasked with maintaining several rivers, following the Environment Agency’s recent decision to reduce its involvement due to budget cuts. River … Read More
Financial Strain on Council After Taking on River Maintenance Responsibilities Thursday, November 6, 2025 northsomerset rivers floodprevention environmentagency budgetcuts riparianowners councilfinance floodrisk rivermaintenance somerset North Somerset Council is facing unexpected financial pressure following the transfer of river maintenance duties previously handled by the Environment Agency. This shift places a significant burden on the already stretched … Read More