Glastonbury Urged to Act as Speeding Puts Children at Risk Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speed safety children traffic emissions signage speedwatch 20mph pedestrian In Glastonbury, drivers are frequently disregarding the town’s 20mph speed limits, raising serious safety concerns. Glastonbury Speedwatch, a local community group, is calling on the town council to take immediate action to … Read More
Bristol Council Rejects Controversial Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Friday, July 11, 2025 bristol airport expansion environment council protest aviation emissions transport planning Bristol City Council has formally opposed the latest proposal to expand Bristol Airport’s annual passenger capacity from 10.5 million to 15 million. While Labour councillors abstained and Conservatives supported the plan, the … Read More
Festivalgoers urged to take the train to Glastonbury to dodge the jams Thursday, May 15, 2025 glastonbury trainline sustainability rail festival travel climate emissions music environment As festival season approaches, a new campaign is encouraging Glastonbury attendees to leave their cars at home and travel by train instead. This move aims to reduce road congestion and cut carbon emissions, offering a … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Controversy Amid Climate Concerns Thursday, November 28, 2024 bristol airport expansion controversy climate government oppositon carbon emissions consultation The Bristol City Council has been left divided over Bristol Airport’s expansion plans, with a senior councilor calling for the government to withdraw its support until carbon emissions are on a downward trend. The … Read More
Public Opposition Leads to Changes in Parking Plans for Midsomer Norton and Radstock Tuesday, October 29, 2024 parking charges community feedback midsomer norton radstock council emissions motorbikes scrapped consultation Public opposition has led to changes in the parking plans for Midsomer Norton and Radstock, as the initial proposal to end free parking and charge motorbikes and scooters has been scrapped due to community feedback. Bath and … Read More
Bath Parking Charges to Include Motorbikes for the First Time Saturday, March 23, 2024 bath parking charges motorbikes mopeds council emissions vehicles consultation pollution Parking charges in Bath are set to see a 10p per hour increase, with the new proposals aiming to include motorbikes for the first time. The baseline hourly charge for council car parks in Bath, which is currently based on … Read More