Somerset Council Eyes Revival of Glastonbury's Food and Regenerative Farming Centre Tuesday, May 26, 2026 glastonbury somerset regeneration farming agroecology community sustainability council funding development Somerset Council is considering reviving the ambitious plans for a “food and regenerative farming centre” in Glastonbury, previously scrapped last December. The initiative was part of the £23.6 million Glastonbury … Read More
Heatwave Prompts Early-Morning Bin Collections Across Somerset Sunday, May 24, 2026 heatwave somerset waste recycling bincollections temperature council environment summer publicservices Somerset Council has announced that, starting May 26, bin collections throughout the county will begin as early as 6am. This adjustment comes in response to an anticipated heatwave with temperatures soaring above 30°C. The … Read More
Heatwave Prompts Earlier Bin Collections Across Somerset Sunday, May 24, 2026 somerset heatwave waste collections bins earlystart temperature summer environment council Somerset Council has announced a change to waste collection times this week due to an intense heatwave. Starting May 26, bin collections will begin at 6 a.m. to protect crews from the rising temperatures, expected to exceed … Read More
Bristol Airport Faces Criticism for Overlooking Impact on Villages Beyond Council Boundary Sunday, May 24, 2026 bristol airport expansion noise traffic planning bath council communities environment Bristol Airport is under scrutiny for neglecting the consequences of its proposed expansion on neighboring villages situated just beyond a council boundary. The airport seeks permission from North Somerset Council to increase … Read More
Weston’s Marine Lake Reopens Ahead of Bank Holiday Heatwave Friday, May 22, 2026 weston-super-mare lake reopening refurbishment council swimming tourism levellingup heatwave community Weston-super-Mare’s beloved marine lake has reopened just in time for the sunniest Bank Holiday weekend of the year. After being closed since October for major refurbishment work, the iconic saltwater lake is once again ready … Read More
Concerns Mount Over ‘Back Door’ Privatisation at Bath’s Royal United Hospital Thursday, May 21, 2026 ruh privatisation nhs bath healthcare staffing pensions pulse council outsourcing Bath and North East Somerset Council is poised to appeal to the government to halt what it calls “privatisation by the back door” at Bath’s Royal United Hospital (RUH). The NHS trust managing the hospital plans to … Read More