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 Manageable Sunday, March 29, 2026 wedmore somerset cavanna development housing environment affordable phoosphates planning somersetlevels Somerset Council has determined that a proposed development of 120 new homes in the scenic village of Wedmore will not have a “significant effect” on the local environment. Cavanna Homes South West currently has … Read More
Somerset on Flood Watch as Red Warnings Signal Rising River Levels Amid Record Rainfall Sunday, February 8, 2026 somerset flooding environment southwest rainfall warnings somersetlevels metoffice groundwater rivers Somerset remains at the epicenter of Britain’s relentless wet weather, with the South West region bearing the brunt of continuous, record-breaking rainfall. The UK has now experienced an unprecedented 38 straight days … Read More
Thrillseekers Ride Somerset Floods with Kitesurfing Adventure Sunday, February 1, 2026 kitesurfing flooding somerset stormchandra watersports adventure drone somersetlevels floodwater outdoors sport In an extraordinary display of adventure and creativity, thrill-seekers in Somerset have turned the aftermath of Storm Chandra into an unexpected kitesurfing haven. Following intense winds and heavy rainfall last week, the … 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
Environment Agency Urged to Reconsider Somerset Flood Prevention Cuts Monday, September 29, 2025 environmentagency somerset floodprevention drainage fundingcuts somersetlevels rivers floodrisk maintenance localgovernment Somerset councillors are urging the Environment Agency (EA) to reconsider its planned reduction in flood prevention maintenance across the Levels and Moors. This comes after the EA revealed in mid-August that it would cease … Read More