Plans are underway to construct eight blocks of student accommodation for nearly 1,000 students in Bath. The University of Bath is set to build “passivhaus” low carbon blocks of student housing on its Claverton Down campus. …
South Somerset pet owners may soon have to adhere to stricter regulations as the council seeks feedback on proposed dog control orders. The existing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) related to dog fouling and a dog …
Campaigners have raised alarm over a potential safety hazard in Bath as data reveals that a council’s liveable neighbourhood initiative has led to a 720% surge in traffic passing a primary school. The closure of Winifred’s …
A developer is seeking feedback on the latest redevelopment plans for the historic Bath Press site in Bath. The site, which was previously occupied by the Pitman Press printing works, has been empty since 2007 and was …
North Somerset Council has unveiled plans for the construction of thousands of additional homes throughout the countryside of Somerset. Following a directive from the government, the local authority has been tasked with …
A major housing development and a new takeaway are set to be built in Cotford St. Luke, a small village in Somerset. The development, which includes 80 new homes, has recently undergone a revision and is now subject to public …
To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m through …
The Bristol City Council has been left divided over Bristol Airport’s expansion plans, with a senior councilor calling for the government to withdraw its support until carbon emissions are on a downward trend. The airport’s …
The Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to begin work on closing more roads in Bath to through traffic starting November 1, as part of its program to implement liveable neighborhoods. The planned changes will include …
Public opposition has led to changes in the parking plans for Midsomer Norton and Radstock, as the initial proposal to end free parking and charge motorbikes and scooters has been scrapped due to community feedback. Bath and …
The Bradford on Avon Town Council has unanimously greenlit a new traffic scheme aimed at improving pedestrian safety. The proposed plan, which is set to be recommended to Wiltshire Council, includes the implementation of …
The controversial scheme for a liveable neighborhood in Bath, initially blocked by a legal challenge, will be reinstated “as soon as possible” without undergoing a public consultation. The issue came to a head when locals …
Somerset Council is considering changes to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save over £6m, with the potential for cuts to support for residents effective from April 2025. Currently, the council provides …
North Somerset Council is set to vote on significant changes to waste collection, including the collection of general waste bins every three weeks and the introduction of new recycling containers. The proposed plans are …
Residents of Bath and Midsomer Norton are being asked for their opinion on street drinking as part of the local effort to target anti-social behavior following the consumption of alcohol. The Public Spaces Protection Orders …