Taunton and Wellington MP Accused of 'NIMBYism' by Housing Secretary Amid Housing Debate Monday, June 29, 2026 nimby housing planning greenbelt localgovernment nationaltrust environment conservation housingcrisis localplans During a heated exchange in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term “NIMBY” (Not In My Back Yard) is often used to … Read More
Weston-super-Mare and Other UK Seaside Towns Face Threat of Submersion by 2050 Sunday, June 28, 2026 weston-super-mare climatechange sealevelrise flooding ukcoast somerset coastaldefense sustainability environment conservation Weston-super-Mare, a popular Somerset seaside resort famous for its amusement arcade, donkey rides, and expansive sandy beaches, may be largely underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels. According to recent research using … Read More
Work Underway to Replace 88,000 Faulty Red Recycling Bags in North Somerset Friday, June 26, 2026 recycling bags northsomerset environment waste defect replacement council plastic metal North Somerset Council has begun replacing the defective red recycling bags issued to households since last year. Following the discovery that many bags had faded and deteriorated prematurely, work started on June 22 to swap … Read More
Work Begins to Replace 88,000 Defective Red Recycling Bags Friday, June 26, 2026 recycling bags northsomerset council defect replacement plastics metal waste environment Efforts are now underway to replace thousands of faulty red recycling bags distributed to households last year. Starting on Monday, June 22, a dedicated truck has been following recycling crews across the district, swapping … Read More
Flood Defences Downstream of Bridgwater Barrier Set for Completion by Year-End Monday, June 22, 2026 bridgwater flooding environment barrier construction parrett river defences infrastructure conservation Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The tidal barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express … Read More
Bats Bounce Back in South West as Populations Soar Saturday, June 20, 2026 bats conservation wildlife ecosystem biodiversity pestcontrol environment pollination southwest community Bats are making an impressive comeback across the South West, with population numbers reaching new highs. This resurgence is not only a positive sign for the region’s biodiversity but also brings important advantages to the … Read More