Bath Liveable Neighbourhood Sparks Division as Council Weighs Future Thursday, November 6, 2025 bath ltn liveableneighbourhood traffic residents council winifredslane safety consultation transport Residents' associations in Bath have labeled the Lower Lansdown Liveable Neighbourhood a “failure” amid ongoing council discussions about its future. Implemented on a trial basis since November 2024, the scheme includes the … Read More
Bath Liveable Neighbourhood Faces Criticism as Council Prepares Decision on Permanency Thursday, November 6, 2025 bath liveableneighbourhood lowerlansdown traffic winifredslane residents safety cycling consultation council Residents in Bath’s Lower Lansdown area are voicing strong opposition to the Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme, branding it a “failure” as Bath and North East Somerset Council evaluates whether to make the trial permanent. … Read More
New primary school in Chard offers vital educational opportunity amid consultation concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard primaryschool education holyroodacademy consultation housingdevelopment catchment community construction somerset The proposal to build a new primary school in the heart of Chard has been described as an “incredible opportunity” by Dave MacCormick, headteacher of Holyrood Academy. The planned school aims to meet the growing demand for … Read More
New Primary School in Chard Offers 'Incredible Opportunity' Amid Consultation Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard education primaryschool holyroodacademy development consultation schoolplanning community housing somerset Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £3 Million to Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview recruitment transformation equalpay budget workforce consultation finance Somerset Council is set to invest £3 million over the next two years in a thorough review of staff pay levels and reward structures. This initiative aims to ensure the council remains competitive in recruiting and retaining … Read More
Nearly 200 New Homes Proposed for North Petherton Near the M5 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 housing development somerset northpetherton gladman planning affordable consultation environment infrastructure Nearly 200 new homes may soon be built on the eastern edge of North Petherton, Somerset, close to the M5 motorway, pending approval of fresh development plans. Gladman Developments unveiled proposals in early May for a … Read More