Birnbeck Pier Saved from Cancellation as New Funding Secured Tuesday, September 16, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration funding rnli council heritage lottery weston regeneration Birnbeck Pier’s restoration has been dramatically saved, just as North Somerset councillors prepared to vote on cancelling the project. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has pledged £5.5 million to fill a critical funding … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Tough Decisions Without Continued Government Support Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council budget cuts government finance socialcare children adults overspend Somerset Council is warning that without continued financial support from central government, it may have to make significant cuts to local services. The council has relied heavily on exceptional government funding, known as … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £20 Million to Consultants to Rescue Budget Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council transformation budget consultants newton finance localgovernment services innovation Somerset Council has approved a £20 million contract with Newton Consulting Ltd. to advance its ongoing transformation programme, despite concerns from councillors and the public. The deal aims to confront mounting financial … Read More
Taunton Council Approves Replacement Footbridge After Narrow Vote Sunday, September 14, 2025 taunton footbridge goodlands infrastructure council activetravel community greenspaces planning development Taunton Town Council has narrowly voted to advance plans for a new footbridge in Goodlands Gardens, a cherished green space in the town. The original footbridge, removed in July 2024 due to safety concerns and costly repairs, … Read More
£10m Bath Tufa Field Homes Aim to ‘Improve Lives’, Says Council Sunday, September 14, 2025 bath tufa housing supportedhousing council autism ecology development community planning Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a £10.1 million housing development on the city’s controversial “tufa field” near Englishcombe Lane. Despite local opposition due to the site’s rare limestone tufa formations … Read More
Wiltshire to Introduce Five-Bin Recycling System for Households by 2027 Sunday, September 14, 2025 wiltshire waste recycling bins foodwaste softplastics environment recyclingcollection wastemanagement council Starting by 2027, every household in Wiltshire will receive five separate bins to improve waste sorting and recycling efforts. Wiltshire Council announced plans to separate paper and cardboard from plastics and cans, which … Read More