Bath and North East Somerset May Enforce Stricter Environmental Rules for New Housing Developments Monday, October 27, 2025 biodiversity planning climate development environment sustainability housing bath bathnes localplan Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is poised to introduce some of the country’s most stringent environmental standards for new housing developments. Building on its pioneering stance in addressing the climate … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Protect Somerset Levels Communities Sunday, October 19, 2025 flooding somerset drainage infrastructure watermanagement flooddefense rivers engineering climate resilience A significant £10 million flood defence initiative on the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long programme devoted to reducing flood risk across the county. This project, led by … Read More
Frome Inspires Community to Envision Its Future in 2050 Friday, October 17, 2025 frome future workshop climate imagination community robhopkins transition ai sustainability Frome Town Council is inviting residents to step into the future with an exciting opportunity to shape the town’s vision for 2050. On Thursday, 23rd October, from 9am to 4pm, the council will host ‘Imagining Future Frome,’ a … Read More
Record Cider Crops Yield Alcohol Levels Too High for Pub Sales Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider alcohol summer crop apples brewing pubs regulation climate production This year’s exceptionally hot summer has led to a bumper crop of cider apples, but it has also caused an unexpected problem for cider producers. The increased heat has boosted the sugar levels in the apples, resulting in … Read More
Somerset to Welcome New Woodland as Part of England’s Forest Expansion Friday, October 10, 2025 forestry somerset devon woodland conservation climate environment treeplanting publicaccess biodiversity Forestry England has unveiled plans to plant two new woodlands in the South West, one in Somerset and another just across the border in Devon, as part of a nationwide effort to increase forest coverage. The first site, … Read More
Major Enhancements Planned for Stourhead to Protect and Improve Visitor Experience Thursday, October 9, 2025 stourhead nationaltrust conservation tourism gardens heritage restoration pathways erosion climate Stourhead, one of England’s most cherished tourist destinations, is set to undergo significant improvements to its footpaths and visitor facilities. Located near Warminster, the Grade I listed Stourhead House and its iconic … Read More