Somerset's River Brue area faces severe flooding, with residents criticizing slow progress by the Somerset Rivers Authority despite £209k in funding spent over nine years.

The River Brue area in Somerset, UK, faces severe flooding issues exacerbated by heavy rainfall, notably in September 2023. Residents criticize the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) for slow progress despite £209,000 in public funding spent over nine years. The SRA and Somerset Council plan to address the problem through a "whole catchment approach" and site-specific projects, with some initiatives potentially starting within six months, while others could take up to 18 months.

September 29, 2024
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