News Updates

National Flood Expert Mary Long-Dhonau is Coming to Somerset

Flood Mary Flood Pod Tour – 25–27 September

National flood expert Mary Long-Dhonau OBE will be joining us at a series of open drop-in events, showcasing her Flood Pod—a mobile exhibit featuring practical flood resilience measures for the home. Representatives from the Environment Agency, Somerset Rivers Authority, and Somerset Council will also be present to answer questions and offer support.

Event Details:

Ilminster – 25 Sept, 2pm–7pm
Archie Gooch Pavilion, TA19 9FE
Mudford Hosted by the 3VFG – 26 Sept, 2pm–7pm
Mudford Village Hall, BA21 5TE
Taunton – 27 Sept, 10am–4pm
Part of Taunton Together, Goodland Gardens, TA1 1LN

All residents are welcome to attend at any time.

16th September 2025

Pegel Flood Alert App

Instructions on how to use the Pegel Flood Alert App

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30th July 2025

WG Report 2 - Proposed Development on land Northwest of Brookhampton, North Cadbury

Please see attached the second report from the Working Group - Proposed Residential Development on land Northwest of Brookhampton, North Cadbury

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3rd July 2025

WG Report 1 - Proposed Development on land Northwest of Brookhampton, North Cadbury

Please see attached the first report from the Working Group - Proposed Residential Development on land Northwest of Brookhampton, North Cadbury

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23rd May 2025

Notice of Vacancy on North Cadbury and Yarlington Parish Council

One vacancy has arisen on the Parish Council in the parish of North Cadbury. Are you interested in contributing, representing and making a change in your community? Would you like to help improve the quality of life in the Parish? The Parish council needs your experience, energy and enthusiasm!!

Notice of Casual Vacancy

21st May 2025

Wincanton Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team Event - 14th June 2025, 9.00am to 11.00am

Join us at Galhampton Country Stores on Saturday, 14th June 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM!

This event is a fantastic opportunity for local communities to meet and recognize their local policing team. We will be offering farm/horse watch signups and booking farm site assessments. The team will also be available for general conversations and enquiries.

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21st May 2025

Flood Warden Newsletter April 2025

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Flood Warden Newsletter.

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25th April 2025

Yarlington Fringe 2025 ~ May 2nd to May 4th

It's time for the biannual Yarlington Fringe Festival

Running 2nd to 4th May

Day and evening events

All events and activities free to enter - funded by support of beer and food tents.

Details on attached leaflet and updates via

For further information follow on facebook @yarlingtonfringe
or email janebbraybon@gmail.com or chapelcross@gmail.com

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15th April 2025

Cam Valley Newsletter (Issue 4)

Please find attached a copy of the most recent and final Cam Valley Flood Update.

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21st March 2025

Cam Valley Newsletter (Issue 3)

Please find attached the latest edition of the Cam Valley Flood Update.

This Update focuses on the following themes:

The “Section 19” Flood Investigation process
The Community Flood Warning Service for the Cam Valley (known as the Telemetry Pilot)
Community Emergency Plans
Natural Flood Management
Riparian Responsibilities
Highways

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21st January 2025