Homeowner Faces Planning Dispute Over Unauthorised Fence Amid Neighbourhood Division Wednesday, April 1, 2026 fence planning dispute neighbours privacy trowbridge property retrospective community regulations Marcus Brown, a homeowner in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, has found himself at the centre of a contentious planning dispute over a six-foot fence erected without prior permission. After a complaint was lodged, he was compelled to … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threats Amid Rising Tensions Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset council threats police publicdebate socialcare counciltax localgovernment community weca Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, recently revealed that he has had to involve the police due to threats made against him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvall show on March 25, Bell confirmed that the … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threatening Abuse Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset mikebell counciltax publicservants threats localgovernment weca socialcare publicdebate community Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, has revealed that he was forced to contact the police following a series of threatening incidents directed at him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol with John Darvall on March 25, Bell … Read More
Padel Courts Proposed on Bath Outskirts Garner Community Support Tuesday, March 31, 2026 padel bathampton bath sports community planning noise recreation facilities development sport Plans to establish Bath’s first padel courts in the nearby village of Bathampton have been met with enthusiasm from many residents, signaling growing support for the sport in the area. Bath currently lacks any padel courts, … Read More
Padel Courts Proposed for Bathampton Gain Community Support Amid Noise Concerns Tuesday, March 31, 2026 padel bathampton sports community planning noise development recreation facilities local sport Bath remains without any padel courts after Bath and North East Somerset Council rejected previous proposals due to noise concerns likened to “gunfire-like” sounds from racquet impacts. Notably, the council itself backed one … Read More
Campaigners Urge More Permanent Flood Pumps on Somerset Levels Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumping environment infrastructure flooddefense sustainability community drainage climate Somerset’s internal drainage boards are intensifying efforts to persuade the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps across the Somerset Levels. This push comes in response to the severe flooding … Read More