Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Nearly £300k Cost to Join West of England Combined Authority Wednesday, September 10, 2025 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment devolution funding metromayor transport consultation avon North Somerset Council is considering a significant financial commitment—nearly £300,000—to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. … Read More
Joining West of England Combined Authority Could Cost North Somerset Nearly £300k Wednesday, September 10, 2025 northsomerset weca combinedauthority regionalfunding localgovernment devolution metromayor avon transport consultation North Somerset Council is poised to consider spending almost £300,000 to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), a regional partnership that includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South … Read More
New Developer to Deliver 161 Homes Near Wellington’s Upcoming Railway Station Wednesday, September 10, 2025 wellington development housing bloor railway planning consultation nynehead infrastructure somerset New homes are still set to be built near Wellington’s new railway station, but the project has shifted hands to a different developer. Bloor Homes South West has stepped in to purchase the land previously secured by West of … Read More
Sunday Parking Charges Proposed for All Somerset Council Car Parks Monday, September 8, 2025 somerset parking charges consultation council carparks sunday transport fees policy Somerset residents are invited to share their views on the proposed introduction of Sunday parking charges across all council-run car parks. The public consultation launched today, Monday September 8, and will remain open … Read More
Somerset Council Proposes Sunday Parking Charges Across All County Car Parks Monday, September 8, 2025 somerset parking charges consultation carparks council sunday transport policy infrastructure Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce Sunday parking charges across all its car parks, aiming to streamline the currently varied charging system. The consultation period began on … Read More