Families Devastated as Vital Care Service for Most Vulnerable Faces Closure Thursday, January 16, 2025 vulnerable families care closure respite support uncertainty impact crisis council The pending closure of the Newton House respite care service in Bath and North East Somerset has left families of the most vulnerable individuals distraught. The service, which provides short stays for adults with complex … Read More
Cherished Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development Wednesday, January 15, 2025 frome green space housing development community council planning preservation victory The community of Frome is celebrating after the decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on Packsaddle Fields. The cherished green space, which has been in public ownership since 1973, had faced a … Read More
Plans for Former Landfill Solar Farm Advance Amid Funding Uncertainty Monday, January 6, 2025 solar farm landfill funding council energy development grid project bridgwater The proposed solar farm project at a former landfill site in Bridgwater is still in the works, despite the Somerset County Council’s decision to withdraw financial backing. Originally planned for the Saltlands area near … Read More
Plans for Karting Track in Keynsham Turned Down Tuesday, December 31, 2024 keynsham karting council planning warehouse employment space community refusal development The Bath and North East Somerset Council has rejected a proposal to convert a vacant warehouse in Keynsham into a karting track. TeamSport, a company with multiple karting centers across the UK, had applied to repurpose the … Read More
Expansion Of Somerset Coastal Town With 175 New Homes Underway Thursday, December 19, 2024 somerset coastal town homes development construction affordable council infrastructure expansion A significant housing estate in a flourishing Somerset coastal town is set to be expanded following the approval of plans for 175 new homes by Somerset West and Taunton Council. Summerfield Developments, the developer, has … Read More
Council Invests £65k in AI for Efficiency Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ai efficiency budget council savings residents technology consultation services staff To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m … Read More