As climate change drives increasingly severe heatwaves, local councils are considering a return to a classic architectural feature to help cool public spaces: shop awnings. This idea, proposed by Duncan Hounsell, former chair …
Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on a contentious planning application for approximately 150 new homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The proposal, put forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to …
Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. …
In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and …
The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by …
Whitchurch, a quaint village nestled near Bristol, could see a dramatic transformation into a bustling town following proposals to designate land for thousands of new homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently …
A recent survey reveals that four out of five UK drivers want the Government to introduce stricter rules on pavement parking in England. While opinions vary on the approach, there is strong consensus on the need for action. …
The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these …
Council leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are actively lobbying the government to reinvigorate their devolution plans. After last year’s application to become a new strategic …
Residents of Midsomer Norton were left puzzled when a road sign welcoming them to their town was mysteriously replaced with one declaring they were now in Frome—an entirely different town located ten miles away. This odd …
As the local elections are fast approaching, Keir Starmer and the Labour party are gearing up for a significant electoral challenge. With over 1,600 seats at stake across 23 English councils, and six areas preparing to elect …