Controversy

Castle Cary

New Homes Approved for Castle Cary

The approval for the construction of 162 new homes in Castle Cary has been backed by local councillors. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley was granted permission to build the homes on the B3152 Station Road, with plans to set …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Have Your Say on Bath LTN

Residents of Bath only have one week left to express their opinions on the future of the Lower Lansdown Liveable Neighbourhood (LTN). The LTN, aimed at reducing speeding and enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists, has …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Glastonbury

Struggles of Glastonbury's Red Brick Building

The Red Brick Building in Glastonbury is facing a series of challenges, with delays in financial audits, unpaid bills, and accusations of political maneuvering taking a toll on its ambitious Life Factory project. Andrew, a …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Bath

Controversy Surrounds Approval of Bath City Dump

The approval of a new city dump in Bath has sparked disappointment and frustration among local residents and environmental campaigners, who feel ignored and disregarded by the decision-making process. Despite objections from …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Bath

Controversy Surrounds Approval of New Bath Dump

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering plans for a new household waste recycling facility in the west of Bath, which has sparked controversy among locals. The proposed facility at Locksbrook Road aims to …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Hanham

Hanham High Street Planters Spark Controversy

Hanham High Street in the South West has become the center of controversy due to the installation of bright blue planters that have divided the local community. The planters, placed in seemingly haphazard locations, have …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Somerset

Controversial Rule Forces Bus to Skip Somerset Villages

A controversial rule is preventing a popular bus from picking up passengers in two Somerset villages it passes through, much to the frustration of locals. The 99 “Chew Valley Cat,” which started operating in September 2024, …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Farmland

Controversy Surrounding Plan to Flood Farmland

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 …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read