Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting Following M5 Roundabout Tree Loss Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity nationalhighways climatechange flooding conservation council reforestation Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Following Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti bath shopclosure council vandalism independentbusiness retail conflict community economy The front of the recently closed Chapter 22 shop in Bath has been vandalized with graffiti containing offensive language, including the phrase “F*** Bath” and derogatory remarks targeting the local council. Chapter 22, a … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Amid Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti vandalism bath chapter22 council closure retail independent controversy economy The shuttered storefront of Chapter 22, a former Bath shop known for selling records and plants, has been vandalized with offensive graffiti including the phrase “F*** Bath.” The defacement also includes … Read More
Five Somerset Leisure Sites Secured by £215k Council Rescue Deal Friday, June 5, 2026 somerset leisure freedomleisure fusionlifestyle community sports council fitness recreation facilities sport Five key leisure facilities across Somerset have been saved from permanent closure thanks to a £215,000 rescue deal brokered by Somerset Council. The decision comes after Fusion Lifestyle, the previous operator managing … Read More
No Plans to Broadcast World Cup Matches on Yeovil Big Screen Friday, June 5, 2026 yeovil worldcup somerset council bigscreen football events regeneration amphitheatre greenspace sport Somerset Council has confirmed it will not be using the giant LED screen in Yeovil town centre to show any matches from this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The big screen, installed within the newly-built amphitheatre at The … Read More
Second Bid to Develop Cul-de-Sac in Somerset Village Bungalow Garden Under Review Thursday, June 4, 2026 planning development housing somerset saltford council culdesac gardens opposition environment A revised proposal to demolish a bungalow and replace it with a small cul-de-sac is set to be reviewed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The original application, submitted for 22 The Tynings in Saltford, was refused … Read More