Somerset Council Faces Financial Emergency, Plans to Sell Landmark Buildings Monday, July 22, 2024 somerset council funding assets sale landmark buildings financial emergency disposal Seeking to address a staggering £80m funding gap for the current financial year and a projected £100m budget shortfall for 2025/2026, Somerset Council is considering the sale of landmark buildings and other assets. The … Read More
New Travellers' Pitches Approved Near Busy M5 Junction Friday, July 19, 2024 travellers pitches m5 junction homes local family council planning approval Local councillors have given approval for the construction of new travellers' pitches near the M5. Harry Attwell’s plans for two travellers' pitches, including day rooms, on a brownfield site on Vole Road in Brent … Read More
North Somerset Council Plans to Change Bin Collections and Introduce New Recycling Containers Friday, July 12, 2024 north somerset council waste recycling bins collection public consultation recycling containers households support North Somerset Council is set to vote on significant changes to waste collection, including the collection of general waste bins every three weeks and the introduction of new recycling containers. The proposed plans are … Read More
Approval for 33 New Homes near M5 Amidst Wider Development Plans Tuesday, July 2, 2024 somerset development homes planning approval urban extension monkton heathfield council infrastructure pedestrian access The approval of more than 30 new homes near the M5 in Somerset is a significant development, especially with the backdrop of the site where over 1,400 additional homes are planned. Brandon Jeffery submitted the application in … Read More
New Electric Karting Track Planned for Empty Somerset Warehouse Friday, June 21, 2024 karting track somerset warehouse electric jobs economy planning council consultation A proposal to transform an empty warehouse in Keynsham into an electric karting track has the potential to generate around 40 jobs. TeamSport, a company with 35 karting centers across the UK, including one in Avonmouth, aims … Read More
Controversy Surrounding LTNs: Exeter's Decision and Bath's Predicament Wednesday, June 19, 2024 ltn controversy exeter bath neighborhood traffic community council decision trial Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs) have become a contentious issue in local politics, sparking debates and dividing communities. The schemes, aimed at creating safer and more pleasant residential areas by restricting through … Read More