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
Bumper Harvest Surprises National Trust Gardens After Record-Breaking Summer Saturday, September 27, 2025 nationaltrust gardening harvest orchards apples pumpkins climate horticulture england sustainability Despite forecasts predicting a difficult year for British gardeners due to record-breaking heat, drought warnings, and climate challenges, the National Trust’s gardens across England are celebrating an unexpected bounty in … Read More
Bumper Apple and Pumpkin Harvests Thrive Despite Drought and Record Heat Tuesday, September 23, 2025 apples pumpkins harvest drought climate horticulture rhs nationaltrust orchards heritage This year, despite a challenging drought and record-breaking summer heat, experts have reported an unexpectedly bountiful apple and pumpkin harvest. The National Trust highlights a remarkable turnaround compared to last … Read More
Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More
Restoration Plans for Historic Royal Victoria Park Pond Underway Wednesday, September 17, 2025 royalvictoriapark pond restoration sustainability wessexwater bathcouncil climate heritage community watermanagement Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with Wessex Water, is taking decisive steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the cherished Royal Victoria Park pond. Over recent years, maintaining sufficient … Read More