Somerset’s Huntspill River Flood Relief Channel Set for Upgrades Near 'Gigafactory' Site Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset flooding huntspill riverbrue floodrelief watermanagement desiltation flooddefense gigafactory infrastructure Somerset’s vital Huntspill River flood relief channel, which plays a crucial role in protecting the Levels and Moors from flooding, is slated for potential improvements aimed at increasing its capacity to manage floodwaters. … Read More
Major Somerset Flood Relief Channel Near Gigafactory Site Poised for Improvement Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset flooding huntspill riverbrue drainage drainageboards floodprevention gravityzone environment watermanagement A critical flood relief channel in Somerset, the Huntspill River, may undergo significant improvements to boost its capacity to manage floodwaters across the Levels and Moors. Constructed in 1940 to supply water to the Royal … Read More
Somerset Councillor Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset councillor leave huntspill conservative agriculture communities health localgovernance environment Somerset County Council has approved a six-month leave of absence for Councillor Suria Aujla, who represents the Huntspill division as one of its two Conservative councillors. Ms Aujla, who was elected in May 2022, also … Read More