Somerset Council Faces Pressure to Accelerate Delayed A39 Roadworks Ahead of Easter Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset a39 roadworks traffic construction delays easter transport council dunster Somerset Council is under increasing pressure to expedite the prolonged roadworks on the A39 in west Somerset before the busy Easter holidays. Since early January, the council and contractor Centregreat have been upgrading … Read More
24 Empty Homes Near A303 Set to Be Occupied Later This Year Friday, March 20, 2026 housing legal development somerset stonewater accessibility autism construction council infrastructure Twenty-four newly built homes on Foldhill Lane in Martock, near the A303, could finally be occupied before the end of the year following the resolution of ongoing legal challenges. Stonewater Housing Association obtained … Read More
North Somerset Council Provides Free Refurbished Smartphones to Low-Income Residents Thursday, March 19, 2026 northsomerset smartphones digitalinclusion refurbished goodthingsfoundation lowincome connectivity community accessibility council North Somerset Council is launching a new initiative to support low-income residents by offering free refurbished smartphones. The council has received 45 Samsung Galaxy phones donated by the digital inclusion charity Good … Read More
Controversial Bath Solar Farm Gets Green Light Despite Public Opposition Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath greenbelt planning opposition renewable heritage environment climate council Councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the scenic Bath skyline trail. The project, proposed by retired professor Dr Alyson Warhurst, involves … Read More
Controversial Bath Solar Farm Approved Amid Heated Debate Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath planning environment greenbelt controversy renewable council opposition climate Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the Bath Skyline trail, sparking a fierce debate between renewable energy advocates and local residents. Retired … Read More
Calls to Limit Political Campaign Leaflets to Two Per Year to Reduce Environmental Impact Wednesday, March 18, 2026 campaign leaflets environment climate politics council bath conservation sustainability paper Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are advocating for a cap on the number of political leaflets distributed by local politicians, suggesting a strict limit of two leaflets per year. This motion, driven by Independent … Read More