‘Falling Apart’ Red Recycling Bags to Be Replaced Across North Somerset Tuesday, May 12, 2026 recycling bags northsomerset council replacement durability defect collection plastic metal Tens of thousands of red recycling bags issued across North Somerset are set to be replaced after reports surfaced of them falling apart at the seams. Introduced last year for plastic and metal recycling, many of these bags … Read More
North Somerset Reaffirms Its Somerset Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 northsomerset somerset somersetday alfredthegreat localgovernment ceremonialcounty history community unity council On Somerset Day, May 11, North Somerset’s council leader Mike Bell reaffirmed that North Somerset remains very much a part of Somerset, despite administrative changes over the years. The district, which includes towns such as … Read More
Mission to Restore Bath’s Beloved Pond After Last Summer’s Drought Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond drought climatechange restoration water council wessexwater conservation royalvictoriapark The cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last July’s intense heatwave, is set to be revived as the council seeks a permanent water source. The pond, having lost its original water supply years … Read More
Mission to Rescue Bath Pond That Dried Up Last Summer Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond climate water sustainability drought council restoration environment park A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which temporarily dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be restored with a new permanent water supply. The pond dried out in July after a prolonged 30°C … Read More
Future of Bath's New Fashion Museum Set for Planning Committee Decision Friday, May 8, 2026 bath museum fashion planning development culture heritage council renovation urbanism Plans to establish a new home for Bath’s Fashion Museum within a historic city centre building are set to be decided by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee next week. The proposal involves converting the … Read More
Future of Bath's New Fashion Museum Hinges on Planning Decision Friday, May 8, 2026 bath fashion museum planning council culture heritage renovation publicrealm regeneration Bath and North East Somerset Council is poised to secure approval for its transformative plans to establish a new home for the Fashion Museum in the heart of Bath’s city centre. The proposal involves converting the historic … Read More