Have lessons really been learned? The latest flooding on the Somerset Levels may not be quite as bad as 2014, not yet anyway, but have lessons from back then been learned? A debate in Parliament suggests they may not have been.

Have lessons really been learned?
The latest flooding on the #Somerset Levels may not be quite as bad as 2014, not yet anyway, but have lessons from back then been learned? We take a look at some familiar complaints.
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#floods #EmmaHardy #SarahDyke

Somerset this week: 27 June 2025 In a busy week we have a Taunton farmer fined in court, a row over solar panels in Bridgwater, proposals for local government finance, unhappiness in Frome at the Leisure Centre and a geography lesson

A positive development in err… development sees some much needed social homes approved in #Somerton and gigabyte broadband installation is planned for the #Sparkford area.
And local MP #SarahDyke offers a geography lesson.
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Second Reading Of Peat Bill Delayed MP Sarah Dyke's second reading of the bill aiming for the prohibition of the sale of peat is delayed until the 4th of July.

MP Sarah Dyke's second reading of the bill aiming for the prohibition of the sale of peat is delayed until the 4th of July....read more on thedirt.news #PeatBill #peat #SarahDyke
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Somerset countryside could become 'developers' playground' Government’s housing overhaul slammed, warning it threatens greenbelt land

I hate seeing the lovely countryside of #Somerset being replaced by ugly new housing. I am however, pleased that local #MP #SarahDyke is standing up against the plan to ride rough-shot over planning laws.
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