Proposed Changes to A361 After Multiple Fatalities Tuesday, February 24, 2026 a361 somerset roadsafety speedlimit frome traffic transportation collisions council consultation sport Somerset Council has announced plans to reduce the speed limit on the A361 Frome bypass after five fatal collisions occurred there in the past five years. The council is proposing to lower the current 60mph limit to 50mph and … Read More
Proposed A361 Speed Limit Reduction Aims to Improve Safety After Fatal Collisions Tuesday, February 24, 2026 a361 somerset frome speedlimit safety collisions roadworks traffic transport council Somerset Council is considering a reduction in the speed limit on the A361 Frome bypass in response to five fatal collisions that have occurred there over the past five years. The proposed changes include lowering the speed … Read More
Opposition Urges Council to Protect Bath’s Public Toilets from £10,000 Budget Cut Monday, February 23, 2026 bath council publictoilets budgetcuts labour localgovernment socialcare counciltax liberaldemocrats communityservices Labour opposition councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council are pushing back against a proposed £10,000 reduction in the council’s public toilet contract, part of wider efforts to cut £250,000 from the 25 largest … Read More
Opposition Pushes to Prevent £10,000 Cut to Bath’s Public Toilets Monday, February 23, 2026 bath toilets budget council labour liberaldemocrats cuts socialcare tourism taxes Labour councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council have tabled amendments aimed at preventing a proposed £10,000 reduction to the council’s public toilet contract. This cut forms part of a broader proposal to save … Read More
46-Home Development Site Near Somerset Cemetery Offered for Sale Saturday, February 21, 2026 castlecary somerset development housing planning council affordablehousing phosphatemitigation propertysale construction The site designated for a new development of 46 homes near a Somerset cemetery is now on the market, following a successful planning appeal earlier this year. Castle Cary LVA LLP initially applied in October 2023 for outline … Read More
Mosque Expansion in Weston-super-Mare Approved Despite Racist Backlash Friday, February 20, 2026 mosque weston racism planning community expansion diversity inclusion faith council Councillors in North Somerset have unanimously approved plans to expand the Weston Islamic Education Centre mosque in Weston-super-Mare, overcoming a wave of racist opposition. The decision was made at a meeting on February … Read More