Controversy

Thursday, November 28, 2024 bristol airport expansion controversy climate government oppositon carbon emissions consultation

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 … Read More

Monday, November 18, 2024 farmland controversy edf salt marsh opposition biodiversity council flooding conservation planning conditions

The controversial plan by EDF to flood hundreds of acres of farmland near Kingston Seymour, North Somerset, has been met with strong opposition. The proposed conversion of agricultural land into a salt marsh has sparked … Read More

Friday, November 15, 2024 fireworks controversy music explicit apology community event outrage family-friendly technology

A family-friendly fireworks display in the South West sparked controversy when it was discovered that the music played alongside the show contained explicit and X-rated lyrics unsuitable for young audiences. Videos uploaded … Read More

Saturday, September 28, 2024 weston-super-mare victorian pub demolition flats controversy development historic objections heritage

A proposal to demolish a derelict Victorian pub and an old sandwich shop in Weston-super-Mare has sparked controversy. Developer CSN Homes plans to replace the historic London Inn with a modern building housing a smaller pub … Read More

Friday, September 6, 2024 somerset development housing controversy community affordable speculative planning sale council

A housing developer in Bath has sparked controversy after putting an approved housing site up for sale in South Chard, Somerset. The Crossman Group secured planning permission to build up to 95 homes on the B3167 Perry Street … Read More

Monday, August 12, 2024 protest levy clevedon bid controversy business council legal dissatisfaction transparency

Local businesses in Clevedon are taking a stand against the Business Improvement District (BID) levy after a controversial vote last summer. The BID, aimed at funding town improvements through business levies, was approved … Read More