Measures to Protect Taunton Green Space Dismissed Just Before Traveller Encampment Wednesday, May 13, 2026 taunton sommerset council travellers encampment greenspace stoneyfurlong bollards deterrents caravans Somerset Council recently declined further measures to prevent unauthorised traveller encampments on Stoney Furlong Field, a green space in Taunton, less than 24 hours before eight caravans moved onto the site. Located west … Read More
Dates for Bridgwater Roadworks to Restore Celebration Mile Parking Confirmed Wednesday, May 13, 2026 bridgwater somerset roadworks parking celebrationmile salmonparade council traffic infrastructure review Somerset Council has announced the schedule for roadworks aimed at restoring parking spaces along Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile. The focus is on Salmon Parade, an area near the former Bridgwater community hospital, where … Read More
Decision Looms on Transforming Weston-super-Mare’s Tropicana into a 10,000-Seat Live Music Arena Tuesday, May 12, 2026 tropicana livenation weston-super-mare arena musicvenue council renegotiation ticketlevy events entertainment Tonight, councillors in Weston-super-Mare will decide on an updated proposal to convert the town’s renowned Tropicana site into a major live music arena with a capacity of 10,000 attendees. Live Nation, the world’s largest … Read More
‘Falling Apart’ Red Recycling Bags to Be Replaced Across North Somerset Tuesday, May 12, 2026 recycling bags northsomerset council replacement durability defect collection plastic metal Tens of thousands of red recycling bags issued across North Somerset are set to be replaced after reports surfaced of them falling apart at the seams. Introduced last year for plastic and metal recycling, many of these bags … Read More
North Somerset Reaffirms Its Somerset Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 northsomerset somerset somersetday alfredthegreat localgovernment ceremonialcounty history community unity council On Somerset Day, May 11, North Somerset’s council leader Mike Bell reaffirmed that North Somerset remains very much a part of Somerset, despite administrative changes over the years. The district, which includes towns such as … Read More
Mission to Rescue Bath Pond That Dried Up Last Summer Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond climate water sustainability drought council restoration environment park A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which temporarily dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be restored with a new permanent water supply. The pond dried out in July after a prolonged 30°C … Read More