Keynsham Town Centre to Undergo Major Transformation, Including Potential Pedestrianisation Friday, October 10, 2025 keynsham regeneration pedestrianisation highstreet community sustainability activetravel publicrealm urbanplanning biodiversity Plans to revitalize Keynsham town centre have received formal backing, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the community. The Keynsham Town Centre Regeneration Action Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy … Read More
New Housing Plans in Southwick Emphasize Green Spaces and Community Input Thursday, October 2, 2025 housing southwick wainhomes green spaces community affordablehousing biodiversity planning development consultation Wain Homes has unveiled updated plans for a new housing development off Blind Lane in Southwick, inviting public input ahead of submitting a formal planning application. The revisions come after a well-attended consultation … Read More
Somerset River Restoration Project Revives Wildlife and Landscape Tuesday, September 30, 2025 restoration rivers somerset nationaltrust biodiversity flooding wildlife reforestation conservation collaboration A groundbreaking river restoration project at Somerset’s Holnicote Estate has achieved remarkable success in transforming landscapes, reviving wildlife habitats, and enhancing flood protection, earning the National Trust a … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Amid Green Belt Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 solar renewables greenbelt planning climate landscape community biodiversity energy controversy Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has voted to block a major solar farm proposal, despite the council’s declaration of a climate emergency. The planned 28.2-hectare solar farm near the village of … Read More
Rare Pine Marten Spotted in Somerset After 100 Years, Captured on Camera Thursday, September 25, 2025 pinemarten somerset wildlife conservation mendiphills reintroduction nature biodiversity mustelid sighting In an extraordinary wildlife sighting, a pine marten—absent from Somerset for over a century—has been captured on camera in the Mendip Hills. The footage was taken by A Patch Wilder, a conservation project dedicated to … Read More