Longleat’s Summer Carnival: A Celebration of History, Fun, and Steam Sunday, July 27, 2025 longleat carnival funfair circus railway history conservation workshops family heritage This summer, Longleat is hosting a vibrant Summer Carnival that promises something for everyone—from history enthusiasts to adventure seekers. Taking place until Sunday, August 31, this festive event is set across the … Read More
Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Water Leak Disrupts Supply to Multiple Properties Tuesday, July 22, 2025 leak water disruption repair supply properties outage utilities emergency conservation A significant water leak has caused a disruption in supply, leaving several properties without water. Officials are currently assessing the situation, but it is still unclear how long the repairs will take to restore normal …
Unique Brutalist Church in Batheaston Set for Demolition Amid Controversy Monday, July 21, 2025 brutalism architecture batheaston church demolition heritage conservation diocese planning controversy The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. … Read More
Securing the Future of Taunton’s Southern Green Wedge Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton greenwedge somerset planning housing conservation localplan cycling footpaths urbansprawl A crucial green wedge shielding Taunton from encroaching development at its southern edge may soon have its future firmly secured as part of Somerset’s forthcoming Local Plan. The existing Taunton Deane Core Strategy, … Read More
Bath Should Consider Relinquishing World Heritage Status to Ease Housing Pressures Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath housing worldheritage unesco saltford development affordability conservation infrastructure summit Phil Harding, leader of Saltford Environmental Group, has sparked a local debate by suggesting that Bath consider giving up its UNESCO World Heritage status. He argues that the designation limits housing development in Bath, … Read More