‘Feral’ Youths in Somerset Challenge Effectiveness of Youth Justice Plan Friday, July 25, 2025 youthjustice antisocialbehaviour somerset council prevention rehabilitation victims crime community police A recent debate at Bath and North East Somerset Council has highlighted deep divisions over how best to address youth anti-social behaviour. The council’s proposed youth justice plan, which adopts a “child first” approach … Read More
Lovehoney’s Bath Warehouse Set for Expansion Amid Local Approval Friday, July 25, 2025 lovehoney bath warehouse expansion council planning sustainability noise employment retail Lovehoney, the well-known sex toy retailer, is set to expand its warehouse in Bath following the approval of extension plans by the Bath and North East Somerset Council. On Wednesday, July 16, the council gave the go-ahead … Read More
Mosque Expansion Planning Comments Removed Amid Racism Concerns Thursday, July 24, 2025 mosque planning weston-super-mare racism northsomerset community islam architecture council diversity North Somerset Council has taken the unusual step of removing all public comments from its planning portal regarding a mosque expansion application in Weston-super-Mare, following an influx of offensive and racist objections. … Read More
New North Somerset Three-Weekly Bin Collections Prove Successful Wednesday, July 23, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement softplastics environment sustainability council kerbsidecollection recyclinginnovation wastereduction It has now been six weeks since every household in North Somerset transitioned to three-weekly black bin collections, and early results suggest the change is already making a positive impact, according to the council. North … Read More
Saxonvale Regeneration Site Sale Remains Unfinished Six Months On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 saxonvale frome regeneration mayday somersetcouncil affordablehousing development funding negotiations council The sale of the Saxonvale regeneration site in Frome town centre has yet to be finalized, almost six months after Somerset Council’s executive voted in favour of it. The council agreed in late January to sell the brownfield … Read More
No Start Date Yet for £4.9m Bridgwater Carnival Facilities Upgrade Sunday, July 20, 2025 bridgwater carnival somerset construction upgrade funding towndeal facilities community council Nearly two months after awarding the contract, no start date has been set for the £4.9 million upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival’s facilities. The project is a key part of the £23.6 million Bridgwater Town Deal, funded by … Read More