Following the floods of 2014 the authorities have been moved to ensure they don't happen on the same scale again.

The Somerset Rivers Authority was set up as a consequence of the flooding while the Environment Agency has been dredging parts of the River Parrett.

Now Sedgemoor District Council has announced more funding for more localised anti-flood measures. Last year they spent

£67,500 on flood protection schemes with a further £80,000 for the next financial period.

They said: "This money will fund small-scale flood relief works across the district and are in addition to the larger schemes carried out by the Environment Agency and Somerset County Council.

"Over the summer, Sedgemoor staff have been out and about, identifying and designing schemes. Whilst these schemes on their own will not prevent major flooding, they are designed with local knowledge, and will help to protect nearby properties."

The projects earmarked for the work include repairing the channels and sides to a stream at Watery Lane in North Petherton; repairing a sump and culvert entrance near to Church Road in North Newton and in the road itself; a new drainage grill on Church Road in Blackford; and work in Church Road in Wedmore to reduce the risk of blockages to the entrance of the flood relief culvert scheme.

However concerns have been raised in Highbridge over the building of new homes on the Brue Farm Estate. The public voiced their worries at the town council meeting when Sedgemoor officers outline plans for new development.

Are the authorities doing enough to prevent future flooding? Email your views to harry.mottram@nqsw.co.uk