Bath Ballroom Showdown: Defeat for Major Housing Plans Sunday, April 14, 2024 bath housing development campaigners council planning community environment controversy heritage In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed … Read More
Bath Council's Controversial Roadworks Plan Wednesday, March 27, 2024 bath roadworks council closure bollards controversy petition local safety pedestrians Bath residents are in for major roadworks as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to close off Sydney Road to through traffic. The closure is part of the council’s liveable neighbourhood programme and is set to … Read More
Controversial Boatshed and Other Local Planning Battles in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset Sunday, February 18, 2024 boatshed salon flats planning community debate transformation conversion local controversy A wave of controversial planning applications has hit Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, stirring up heated debates among local residents. From a proposal for a boatshed for a gig club to a hair salon conversion … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Proposed Student Flats in Bath Thursday, February 8, 2024 bath student flats council policy accommodation development debate controversy planning Proposed plans for additional student flats in Bath have sparked controversy for conflicting with council policies. Regen Developments aims to repurpose a disused office block on the outskirts of the city into 12 student … Read More
Controversial Changes to Yeovil Stroke Services Spark Backlash Friday, January 26, 2024 yeovil stroke services somerset health nhs controversy patients public healthcare The Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved contentious changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital, prompting an outcry from residents and health experts. The approved proposals entail relocating some stroke … Read More
Controversy Continues Over Housing Development Plans in Somerset Village Sunday, December 10, 2023 somerset village housing development controversy opposition proposal infrastructure environment redesign A new housing development proposal has reignited controversy in a Somerset village where plans to build homes on a cherished green field have faced opposition from local residents. Previously, Persimmon withdrew their initial … Read More