New North Somerset Three-Weekly Bin Collections Prove Successful Wednesday, July 23, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement softplastics environment sustainability council kerbsidecollection recyclinginnovation wastereduction It has now been six weeks since every household in North Somerset transitioned to three-weekly black bin collections, and early results suggest the change is already making a positive impact, according to the council. North … Read More
Appeal Lodged to Build 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor Wednesday, July 23, 2025 appeal glastonbury housing development planning mendip tor somerset affordablehousing avalon An appeal has been formally submitted to allow the construction of up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor, despite a recent planning refusal. Elan Homes has been developing the Avalon estate, a project of 60 homes located on … Read More
Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in Somerset for 2025 Revealed Wednesday, July 23, 2025 japaneseknotweed somerset invasivespecies heatmap propertydamage environet knotweedcontrol plantidentification environmentalimpact homeowners As the Japanese knotweed growing season gathers pace, invasive plant specialist Environet has identified Somerset’s key knotweed hotspots for 2025. Recent data shows 583 verified Japanese knotweed sightings across the county, … Read More
Calls to Close Shotgun Law Loophole Following Schoolboy’s Tragic Death Wednesday, July 23, 2025 shotgun law loophole coroner dorset schoolboy suicide licence homeoffice firearms The Home Office is being called upon to address a critical loophole in shotgun legislation following the tragic death of Jairus Earl, a 15-year-old schoolboy who took his own life at his family’s holiday home in Dorset. … Read More
Saxonvale Regeneration Site Sale Remains Unfinished Six Months On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 saxonvale frome regeneration mayday somersetcouncil affordablehousing development funding negotiations council The sale of the Saxonvale regeneration site in Frome town centre has yet to be finalized, almost six months after Somerset Council’s executive voted in favour of it. The council agreed in late January to sell the brownfield … Read More
A39 Blocked Following Crash Near Farmborough Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a39 farmborough crash traffic collision emergency roadblock delays transport safety The A39 is currently blocked following a crash just outside Farmborough. Motorists are experiencing slow traffic in the area as emergency services respond to the incident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and …