Locals Reject Plan for 170 Homes in Timsbury, Calling It ‘Ludicrous’ Tuesday, January 27, 2026 timsbury housing development planning infrastructure traffic affordablehousing community bath objections Plans to build 170 homes in the small village of Timsbury, North East Somerset, have met strong opposition from local residents who argue that the village’s infrastructure cannot support such growth. Developer Waddeton … Read More
Why Bath Council Welcomes the Clean Air Zone’s £800k Deficit Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bath cleanairzone pollution council environment fines airquality sustainability transport deficit Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), set up in 2021 to combat air pollution in the city center, is forecast to run an £800,000 loss next year. However, Bath and North East Somerset Council insists this outcome aligns perfectly with … Read More
Live: Storm Chandra Triggers Severe Flooding Across Somerset Tuesday, January 27, 2026 storm chandra flooding somerset roadclosures emergency weather rainfall disruption safety Storm Chandra has unleashed heavy rainfall across Somerset, resulting in widespread flooding and significant disruption. Local authorities have reported numerous road closures as water levels continue to rise, making travel …
M5 Traffic Resumes Following Crash Tuesday, January 27, 2026 m5 traffic crash delays accident emergency drivers road safety transport Traffic has begun to flow again on the M5 after a crash caused significant delays. Drivers should continue to expect slower than usual travel times as emergency services clear the scene and assess the area. Motorists are …
‘Too Tall’ Plan Proposes 272 Co-Living Flats in Bath Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bath coliving development flats planning riverside community housing architecture controversy A developer has submitted plans to build a large residential complex comprising 272 co-living flats on Upper Bristol Road in Bath, near Windsor Bridge. The site, largely unused for two decades, would be transformed into four … Read More
Controversial 'Too Tall' Plan for 270 Co-Living Flats Proposed in Bath Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bath coliving development flats planning upperbristolroad riverside community housing controversy A major new development proposal in Bath has sparked debate, as BC Bath Ltd plans to construct 272 co-living flats in a cluster of four buildings along the Upper Bristol Road riverside near Windsor Bridge. This site, mostly … Read More