This petition was submitted during the 2020-2024 Conservative government
Rejected petition Stop new development in Somerton Somerset
Somerton is a small market town, set on a hill. There have been 4 new estates built. These sites were green fields. Now, when heavy prolonged rain falls, flooding occurs to numerous dwellings that are situated at various points down hill. The drainage system cannot cope. Please stop new development.
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Somerset County Council is in debt. It is highly likely that they will increase development in order to clear the debt. Residents of Somerton need Government to support this council, to ensure financial support in alternative ways. Thereby ensuring that Somerton can reduce the risk of further flood damage.
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