Somerset Councillor Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset councillor leave huntspill conservative agriculture communities health localgovernance environment Somerset County Council has approved a six-month leave of absence for Councillor Suria Aujla, who represents the Huntspill division as one of its two Conservative councillors. Ms Aujla, who was elected in May 2022, also … Read More
Somerset Farm Shop Owners Fined Thousands for Environmental Pollution Tuesday, June 24, 2025 pollution environment farming slurry soil runoff somerset prosecution watercourses agriculture David Mitchell and his son James, co-owners of Rumwell Farm Shop and Mitchell Partners Farm in Taunton, Somerset, have been fined thousands following separate environmental pollution offences. Both were prosecuted by the … Read More
Bath Council’s Attempt to Save Historic Allotments Fails as £1.4m Price Demanded Friday, June 13, 2025 allotments eviction bath combedown council community landowner negotiation petition agriculture sport The 64 holders of the Combe Down Allotments in Bath, a vegetable-growing site with a history dating back to 1894, have been given a stark warning: prepare for eviction by October 31st. The landowner has terminated the lease … Read More
‘Industrial’ Solar Farm Approved on Prime Somerset Farmland Amidst Local Debate Monday, June 9, 2025 solar farmland renewableenergy somerset planning development community environment batterystorage agriculture A contentious solar farm proposal has been approved on grade 3a agricultural land in North East Somerset, as local councillors weighed the balance between preserving quality farmland and advancing renewable energy goals. The … Read More
Clarkson’s Farm Star Harriet Cowan Opens Up About Her Uncertain Future on the Show Wednesday, June 4, 2025 harrietcowan clarksonsfarm farming derbyshire primevideo farmer agriculture television bbcbreakfast stereotypes Harriet Cowan, the 24-year-old farmer from Derbyshire, has quickly become a standout figure in the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm, even though she has only appeared in a few episodes. Stepping in for Jeremy Clarkson’s usual … Read More
DEFRA Chair Visits Somerset Farm to Address Agricultural Challenges and Innovations Saturday, May 31, 2025 defra farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity greenenergy regulations sustainability mps rural Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP recently visited Landmark Farm in Wanstrow, Somerset, to engage directly with local farmers about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable … Read More