Swindon Borough Council spends £440,000 guarding an unused road Monday, March 10, 2025 swindon council road guarding construction repairs housing contractor administrator dispute The Swindon Borough Council is set to pay a contractor £440,000 to provide round-the-clock guarding for the Southern Connector Road, which extends from South Marston to just north of the Commonhead Roundabout, over the next … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More
Ambitious Hydroelectric Project Planned for Pulteney Weir in Bath Wednesday, March 5, 2025 hydroelectric bath council energy sustainability renewable pulteney weir feasibility carbon neutral landmarks Bath’s historic Pulteney Weir is set to undergo a transformation that could see it generating electricity for the city. Bath and North East Somerset Council is looking into the feasibility of replacing the radial sluice gate … Read More
New Homes Appeal in Somerset Village Friday, February 28, 2025 somerset village homes appeal public inquiry development mendip hills affordable planning council A recent appeal has been lodged for the construction of 75 new homes in Coleford, a small village near the Mendip Hills in Somerset. The appeal comes after plans for the development were refused by the Somerset Council, and a … Read More
Former Nursing Home to Become Flats in Keynsham Tuesday, February 25, 2025 keynsham nursing home redevelopment flats planning permission brownfield site affordable housing council residential dilapidated The former Treetops care home in Keynsham, which has been left abandoned since its closure in 2018, is finally set for redevelopment after several failed attempts. The site on St Clements Road will be transformed into 36 … Read More
Milsom Street Closure in Bath Postponed to March Monday, February 3, 2025 bath milsom street closure march council pavement resurfacing diversions traffic The planned closure of Milsom Street in Bath, including its junctions with George Street and Quiet Street, has been postponed until March. Bath & North East Somerset Council aims to carry out pavement improvements and … Read More