Bristol Council Rejects Controversial Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Friday, July 11, 2025 bristol airport expansion environment council protest aviation emissions transport planning Bristol City Council has formally opposed the latest proposal to expand Bristol Airport’s annual passenger capacity from 10.5 million to 15 million. While Labour councillors abstained and Conservatives supported the plan, the … Read More
'I'm a Portishead Railway Arch-Cynic, but It Might Finally Happen' Thursday, July 10, 2025 portishead railway transport metrowest bristol council funding infrastructure commuter construction After decades of skepticism, the reopening of the Portishead Railway is moving closer to fruition. Peter Burden, a Portishead South councillor and former train rider before the line closed in 1964, once regarded the project … Read More
Bath Bin Collection Time Change Could Cost Businesses Over £3,000 Annually Thursday, July 10, 2025 bath waste business collection cost consultation environment pilot council waste-management Businesses in Bath may soon face increased costs due to a proposed change in the timing of commercial waste bin collections. Currently, shops in central Bath can place their bins outside by 5pm, coinciding with the end of the … Read More
‘Not the End’ for Birnbeck Pier Restoration Despite RNLI Withdrawal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli northsomerset lifeboat heritage westonsupermare council fundraising The future of Birnbeck Pier’s restoration remains hopeful despite the RNLI’s recent withdrawal, North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has assured. The lifeboat charity, which was a key partner in the project and had been … Read More
Bath Homelessness Charity Faces Uncertain Future as Eviction Deadline Looms Wednesday, July 9, 2025 homelessness bath charity shelter eviction julianhouse council mp funding services A cornerstone of Bath’s support network for homeless individuals, Julian House, is confronting a critical challenge: the potential loss of its current premises under Manvers Street Baptist Church. This basement space, home to … Read More
Bath & North East Somerset Council Chief Executive to Step Down Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bathnortheastsomerset council chiefexecutive willgodfrey leadership transition covidresponse localgovernment publicservice retirement Will Godfrey, the Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has announced his decision to step down after six years of dedicated service. He will continue working full-time until the end of September 2024, … Read More