Somerset residents invited to join a flood recovery drop-in events
Somerset Council teams have continued to support communities following the recent flooding experienced at the end of January. As flood water subsided council teams worked hard to clear roads of debris and mud and carry out repairs where needed.
And to support those who were affected by flooding at the end of January 2025, Somerset Council alongside partners from the Environment Agency, Wessex Water and the Somerset Rivers Authority will be hosting drop-in events alongside other agencies.
All events will be running from 4-7pm and there’s no need to book ahead.
- Chard: Wednesday 26 February, The Guildhall, TA20 1PP
- Ilminster: Wednesday 5 March, The Shrubbery, TA19 9AR
- South Petherton: Tuesday 11 March, The David Hall, TA13 5AA
Attendees will be able to speak with different agencies and service areas from the council including the Flood and Coastal Team, Housing, Highways, Town Planning, Emergency Planning, Public Health, Economic Development as well as the Environment Agency, Wessex Water and the Somerset Rivers Authority.
Flood-affected residents will be able to get advice and support as well as share any information they may have that can help inform flood investigations.
We encourage everyone to check their flood risk, sign up for flood warnings and look at the advice on preparing for flooding.
Homes in parts of Chard, Ilminster, Somerton and South Petherton were among those affected following Storm Eowyn in January 2025. Reporting flooding incidents helps the authority to build a picture of the worse-hit areas and understand where support is needed.
Resident’s affected by flooding can report it online using the flood reporting tool.
For information on flooding – how to prepare, what to do during a flood event and what you can do after flooding – visit www.somerset.gov.uk/flooding
Your contact email for further information is [email protected]
