Campaigners Urge More Permanent Pumps on Somerset Levels to Prevent Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency somersetlevels drainage floodprevention renewableenergy infrastructure floodmanagement Somerset’s internal drainage boards are calling on the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to mitigate the impact of flooding, following the severe winter flooding caused by Storm … Read More
120 Homes in Picturesque Somerset Village Deemed Environmentally Unconcerned by Council Sunday, March 29, 2026 somerset wedmore housing development environment affordable planning phosphates infrastructure community Somerset Council has determined that a proposed development of 120 homes in the scenic village of Wedmore will not have a “significant effect” on the local environment. The ruling comes after Cavanna Homes South West … Read More
40 New Homes Proposed as Logical Extension to Curry Rivel Village Saturday, March 28, 2026 housing development somerset curryrivel affordablehousing planning infrastructure floodrisk community phosphatemitigation Plans for up to 40 new homes in the Somerset village of Curry Rivel could soon move forward, pending approval from Somerset Council. Maple West Partnership has submitted outline proposals to develop housing west of Maple … Read More
40 New Homes Proposed as a ‘Logical Extension’ to Curry Rivel in Somerset Saturday, March 28, 2026 curryrivel somerset housing development affordable infrastructure planning floodrisk community environment Up to 40 new homes could soon be built in the quaint Somerset village of Curry Rivel, pending approval of new outline plans submitted by Maple West Partnership. The proposed development site is located west of Maple Road, … Read More
No Shops in Taunton’s Orchard Grove Estate Until 1,000 Homes Completed Friday, March 27, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development community planning somerset facilities infrastructure developers Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between … Read More
£350,000 Invested in Somerset Gully Clearing to Prevent Flooding and Keep Roads Open Friday, March 27, 2026 somerset flooding gullies drainage floodprevention riversauthority infrastructure publicsafety dredging jetting Somerset is set to receive a significant boost in flood prevention efforts with up to £350,000 allocated for gully clearing over the next year. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of key roads being cut off by flooding, … Read More