Housing Developers Urged to Fund Permanent Pumps to Prevent Somerset Flooding Monday, June 29, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency infrastructure developers somersetlevels pumpingstations flooddefence cil Housing developers in Somerset are being urged to contribute funding for the installation of permanent pumping stations to mitigate flooding risks across the county. This appeal comes from the Parrett Internal Drainage Board … Read More
Housing Developers Urged to Fund Permanent Pumps to Combat Somerset Flooding Monday, June 29, 2026 somerset flooding pumping infrastructure environment developers funding drainage stormchandra community Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water … Read More
Decision Deferred on Controversial Plan for 150 Homes Near A303 in Somerset Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset housing planning development a303 horton affordable infrastructure council transport Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on the contentious proposal to build 150 homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The plan, brought forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to develop land on Broadway … Read More
Decision Deferred on Controversial 150-Home Development Near A303 in Somerset Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset housing planning development a303 horton transport education infrastructure councils Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on a contentious planning application for approximately 150 new homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The proposal, put forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to … Read More
Sinkhole Emerges in Bath City Centre Following Underground Explosion Thursday, June 25, 2026 sinkhole bath explosion emergency citycentre safety investigation infrastructure public evacuation A large sinkhole has suddenly appeared in the heart of Bath city centre after what officials describe as an underground explosion. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, cordoning off the affected area to … Read More
Chairman Appointed to Lead £20 Million Bridgwater Regeneration Board Thursday, June 25, 2026 bridgwater regeneration community somerset prideinplace samsmith investment youth infrastructure localgovernment A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration initiative with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. This board will oversee the investment aimed … Read More