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
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
120 Homes in Picturesque Somerset Village Deemed Environmentally Unconcerned by Council Sunday, March 29, 2026 somerset wedmore housing development environment affordable planning phosphates infrastructure community Somerset Council has determined that a proposed development of 120 homes in the scenic village of Wedmore will not have a “significant effect” on the local environment. The ruling comes after Cavanna Homes South West … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Secure the Future of Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps funding heritage culture economy volunteers arts community Four Somerset MPs have raised the alarm over the financial challenges threatening the future of the county’s cherished carnivals. Speaking at a Westminster Hall debate, they highlighted the vital economic, cultural, and … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Preserve Local Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps government funding volunteers community culture economy heritage Somerset’s cherished carnivals, deeply rooted in over 400 years of tradition, face mounting financial pressures that put their future at risk. Four Somerset MPs recently gathered in Westminster Hall to highlight the … Read More
40 New Homes Proposed as a ‘Logical Extension’ to Curry Rivel in Somerset Saturday, March 28, 2026 curryrivel somerset housing development affordable infrastructure planning floodrisk community environment Up to 40 new homes could soon be built in the quaint Somerset village of Curry Rivel, pending approval of new outline plans submitted by Maple West Partnership. The proposed development site is located west of Maple Road, … Read More