News Archives - Somerset Rivers Authority

The Words 'Work For Somerset Rivers Authority' Superimposed On A View Of Ther River Parrett Near Muchelney

Job with Somerset Rivers Authority: Community Engagement Support Officer wanted

9th July 2019
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Applications for the post of SRA Community Engagement Support Officer are now CLOSED. Many thanks to all 30 candidates who applied. The date for interviews is expected to be Friday 16 August.

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Sun Rising Over Hills And Mist On The Somerset Levels

New climate change project will help Somerset adapt to floods and drought

4th July 2019
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SRA support enables Somerset to take part in a new project that will help people adapt to the water-related effects of climate change - flood and drought.

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Map Showing Where River Parrett Could Be Dredged Between Stathe And Burrowbridge By Parrett IDB For Somerset Rivers Authority

Final public consultation begins on River Parrett dredging proposals

3rd July 2019
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A public consultation is being run until Saturday 3 August on proposals to dredge the River Parrett between Stathe and Burrowbridge. Dredging would increase the river's capacity to carry flood water, and so help the SRA to protect people and properties. Some environmental improvements are also planned.

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Part Of The River Parrett And Both Of Its Banks Between Stathe And Burrowbridge.

Public consultation underway on River Parrett dredging proposal

1st May 2019
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A public consultation about proposals to dredge the River Parrett between Stathe and Burrowbridge continues until Saturday, 1 June. This dredge is important because it would supplement other dredges of the Parrett and Tone since 2014 and tie in with other projects, such as enhancing the River Sowy and King’s Sedgemoor Drain.

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New culvert will keep water draining and traffic flowing

7th April 2019
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A dangerously crumbling culvert on the Somerset Levels has been repaired to reduce flood risks for Somerset Rivers Authority.

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Monksilver B3188 Main Road Reopened With Fresh Tarmac Along Edge Where Drainage Improvements Made For Somerset Rivers Authority In April 2019

Works underway in Monksilver to protect homes from flooding

2nd April 2019
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A £170,000 Somerset Rivers Authority scheme to reduce flood risks in Monksilver starts on Monday, 8 April. The works will require temporary road closures and diversions.

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New Homes At Creech St Michael With Attenuation Basin And Muddy Area Between Its Banks And The Road.

Unique SRA study probes drainage systems around new properties

15th March 2019
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A huge Somerset Rivers Authority study of drainage systems around new properties aims to help reduce flood risks and make places better to live.

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Two Contractors Clearing A Badly Overgrown Stream At Carhampton For Somerset Rivers Authority.

SRA to spend £2.76million on flood works at hundreds of sites

4th March 2019
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A new £2.76million programme of flood works across Somerset is approved by the Board of Somerset Rivers Authority. The SRA's council tax charge stays the same as it was in 2016.

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FWAG South West Advisor Jo Oborn And Chris Ford Of Peadon Farm At Fiddington Near Nether Stowey Walk Over A Field Benefitting From Better Maize Management Funded By Somerset Rivers Authority.

Farmers urged to bid online for flood works

14th February 2019
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Farmers across Somerset are being invited to bid in the UK’s first countywide auction for works to help stop flooding. The auction will be run online from February 26 - March 12 at www.nfmauction.org.uk.

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Somerton And Frome MP David Warburton Opening A Debate In The House Of Commons About His Private Members' Bill, The Rivers Authorities And Land Drainage Bill

Somerset MP makes progress with Rivers Authorities Bill

11th February 2019
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A Private Members’ Bill to help secure the future of Somerset Rivers Authority, and give local people more powers to tackle flooding, has moved forward in Parliament.

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