New Wetlands Proposed to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset housing riverparrett crewkerne development phosphates biodiversity conservation infrastructure Taylor Wimpey Exeter plans to create new wetlands adjacent to the River Parrett to enable the continuation of one of Somerset’s largest housing developments. The Wool Gardens project, currently in its first phase, is being … Read More
New Wetlands Planned to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset phosphates development environment crewkerne housing riverparrett biodiversity construction To ensure ongoing progress on one of Somerset’s largest housing developments, new wetlands are set to be created near the River Parrett. Taylor Wimpey Exeter is currently building the first phase of the Wool Gardens … 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
Somerset Braces for Flooding as Rivers Rise Following Heavy Rain Tuesday, December 2, 2025 somerset flooding rainfall environmentagency riverparrett riveryeo floodwarning floodalert southwest weather Somerset faces increased flood risks after a night of heavy rainfall, prompting urgent warnings from the Environment Agency. Following extensive rain, rivers across the county have swollen, with flood warnings issued in two … Read More
Waterside Revival Transforms Langport Into Premier Destination for Day Trips Wednesday, October 8, 2025 langport riverparrett waterside tourism restoration community sustainability recreation inlandwaterways revitalization A river runs through Langport – and now a revitalizing waterside project has turned this once-quiet town into a bustling day-trip hotspot. A new documentary showcases how decades of decline gave way to a vibrant revival that … Read More
Giant Picture Map Celebrates Somerset Town After 20-Month Community Project Thursday, June 12, 2025 langport somerset community artwork map volunteer women riverparrett mural local A stunning giant picture map has been gifted to the Somerset town of Langport following a dedicated 20-month community project. Crafted by nine talented local women, the colorful artwork took an impressive 1,000 hours of … Read More