Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting Following M5 Roundabout Tree Loss Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity nationalhighways climatechange flooding conservation council reforestation Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting After M5 Roundabout Clearance Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity flooding nationalhighways sustainability climatechange woodland conservation Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a … Read More
Government Forces Bath and North East Somerset to Double Housing Targets and Weaken Green Planning Rules Sunday, May 31, 2026 housing planning environment government council bath development biodiversity policy scrutiny Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have expressed frustration after the government imposed significant changes on the council’s housing policies. With the upcoming submission of their new “local plan” — a blueprint … Read More
100-Year-Old Somerset Oak Tree Protected Despite Nearby Home Damage Concerns Friday, May 29, 2026 oak somerset treeprotection subsidence conservation biodiversity arboriculture planning heritage environment A century-old oak tree located in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after a decision by Somerset Council, despite claims that it is causing subsidence to a nearby home. The oak, protected by a tree … Read More
Calls Mount for Somerset’s The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Beloved Gardens Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt herbicide glyphosate pollinators biodiversity somerset gardens environment hotel celebrity A growing petition with over 600 signatures is urging The Newt, a luxurious Somerset hotel famed for its sprawling, picturesque gardens and celebrity visitors, to cease using the herbicide glyphosate. Situated between Bruton … Read More
Calls Grow for Somerset's The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Its Renowned Gardens Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt somerset herbicide glyphosate biodiversity pollinators bees conservation environment gardens A petition demanding that The Newt, an exclusive Somerset hotel favored by celebrities, immediately halt the use of glyphosate herbicide in its expansive and picturesque gardens has rapidly surpassed 600 signatures. Nestled … Read More