Controversy Surrounding Plan to Flood Farmland 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
New Management for Bridgwater Leisure Centres in 2025 Thursday, November 7, 2024 bridgwater leisure centres management 1610 procurement somerset council facilities contract From September 2025, Bridgwater’s two leisure centres could be managed by a new provider, marking the end of the current management contract with 1610. The Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre and the Robert Blake and … Read More
Bridgwater Residents Prepare to Discuss Major Roadworks Wednesday, November 6, 2024 bridgwater roadworks public event infrastructure residents council traffic restrictions councillors Bridgwater residents are gearing up to discuss three significant sets of roadworks that will shape the town for over a year. These projects include the development of the Celebration Mile in the town centre, the £10.7m … Read More
Bath Council Prepares to Close Roads for New LTNs Thursday, October 31, 2024 bath council roads ltns liveable neighbourhoods traffic changes safety consultation The Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to begin work on closing more roads in Bath to through traffic starting November 1, as part of its program to implement liveable neighborhoods. The planned changes will include … Read More
Public Opposition Leads to Changes in Parking Plans for Midsomer Norton and Radstock Tuesday, October 29, 2024 parking charges community feedback midsomer norton radstock council emissions motorbikes scrapped consultation Public opposition has led to changes in the parking plans for Midsomer Norton and Radstock, as the initial proposal to end free parking and charge motorbikes and scooters has been scrapped due to community feedback. Bath and … Read More
Takeaway owner fined for dumping waste in public bins Friday, October 18, 2024 somerset takeaway owner waste fine public bins fly tipping duty of care environmental protection act fine compensation council A Somerset takeaway owner has been fined for unlawfully disposing of waste in public bins. The owner of UK Kebab in Frome, Somerset, was found to be using public litter bins and other locations to dispose of business waste. … Read More