£50m Flood Defence Investment to Protect Somerset Homes and Farms
The package will fund upgraded defences, wetland projects and maintenance to protect 2,860 properties and support farms after severe flooding, officials said.
- The Government announced a £50 million investment to protect Somerset residents, farmers, and businesses from flooding, aiming to deliver long-term protection beyond temporary fixes.
- Earlier this year, Somerset recorded its second-wettest January on record with more than twice the usual rainfall, forcing Somerset Council to declare a major incident protecting around 2,860 properties.
- The funding sits within the Government's wider £10.5 billion national flood resilience programme running until 2036, covering upgraded water infrastructure, nature-based wetland solutions, and improved watercourse maintenance.
- Floods Minister Emma Hardy said the funding protects "homes, farms and livelihoods in Somerset for years to come," while officials noted agricultural resilience shields consumers from rising food costs.
- Councillor Bill Revans, leader of Somerset Council, welcomed the "vital investment into the future of Somerset," as local authorities collaborate with the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Internal Drainage Boards.
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New government funding will back upgraded defences, nature‑based schemes and better water management after a winter of major flooding.
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Somerset gets £50m for flood defence
Somerset will receive £50 million to strengthen flood defences after one of the wettest starts to the year on record. The Government said the funding will help protect homes, farms and businesses after the county suffered its second wettest January on record, with more than double the usual rainfall. Flooding continued into February, forcing Somerset Council to declare a major incident. Despite the scale of the floods, existing defences, deploye…
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