‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset burnham berrow cycling pedestrians safety infrastructure greenway congestion council A coastal road described as “scary” and “dangerous” in Somerset is poised for significant safety enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of Somerset Council’s broader infrastructure plans. The Burnham and … Read More
Government Blocks Council Approval for Bath Stadium Plans Pending Specific Authorization Tuesday, September 9, 2025 bath rugby stadium planning government recreationground controversy council development protest sport The UK government has intervened in Bath Rugby’s proposal to construct an 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground in central Bath, instructing Bath and North East Somerset Council not to grant planning permission … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Set for Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli funding northsomerset heritage regeneration council weston-super-mare North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on canceling the ambitious restoration of Birnbeck Pier, a beloved Victorian landmark in Weston-super-Mare, following the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) recent … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Faces Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli westonsupermare pier funding council heritage regeneration lottery North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on September 16 to cancel the much-anticipated Birnbeck Pier restoration project following the withdrawal of a crucial funding partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read More
Sunday Parking Charges Proposed for All Somerset Council Car Parks Monday, September 8, 2025 somerset parking charges consultation council carparks sunday transport fees policy Somerset residents are invited to share their views on the proposed introduction of Sunday parking charges across all council-run car parks. The public consultation launched today, Monday September 8, and will remain open … Read More
Somerset Council Proposes Sunday Parking Charges Across All County Car Parks Monday, September 8, 2025 somerset parking charges consultation carparks council sunday transport policy infrastructure Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce Sunday parking charges across all its car parks, aiming to streamline the currently varied charging system. The consultation period began on … Read More