‘Delight’ as ring banks give Thorney extra flood protection
The lorries have left, the grass has been seeded, and two ring bank flood protection schemes for the village of Thorney on the Somerset Levels are complete.
Muchelney villagers celebrate ‘momentous’ opening of raised road
"The opening of the raised road in and out of Muchelney was a momentous occasion for the residents. We are no longer an island."
Defra and local partners set up Somerset Rivers Authority
People in Somerset will be better able to manage their own flood risks after Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today (8 December, 2014) announced £1.9 million funding for Somerset Rivers Authority, enabling it to start work next year.
County council backs creation of Somerset Rivers Authority
The vision of creating a Somerset Rivers Authority to oversee Somerset’s Flood Action Plan was today backed by Somerset County Council’s Cabinet (12 November, 2014).
Full steam ahead for Thorney flood protection work
Work has begun on a new ring bank for Thorney on the Somerset Levels, a hamlet badly hit by the floods of winter 2013-14.
New Minister visits Somerset Flood Action Plan leaders
The leaders of Somerset's 20 Year Flood Action Plan meet the Government's new Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss.
Leaders to put SRA proposals to Government
Somerset Flood Action Plan leaders agree to put urgent proposals for a Somerset Rivers Authority to the Government's Environment Minister.
Flood Action Plan leaders welcome cash boost
Leaders of organisations working to reduce the risk and impact of flooding in Somerset have welcomed Government investment of £13 million into the county's 20 Year Flood Action Plan.
Somerset’s 20 Year Flood Action Plan published
Somerset's 20 Year Flood Action Plan is unveiled in the House of Commons, and backed up with £10.5 million from the Government.