Why Your New Recycling Red Bags Are Literally Falling Apart at the Seams Saturday, November 15, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council environment sustainability failures supplier waste plastic If you’ve noticed your new North Somerset recycling red bags fading or literally falling apart, you’re not alone. Residents have reported bags losing their vibrant red color and splitting at the seams, prompting the … Read More
Why Your New North Somerset Recycling Red Bags Are 'Literally Falling Apart at the Seams' Saturday, November 15, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council supplier plastic metal waste deterioration environment Residents of North Somerset have reported that their new red recycling bags are losing their color and literally falling apart, prompting concern from the local council. North Somerset Council is actively engaging with its … Read More
Government ‘Doesn’t Understand’ Impact of Withdrawing River Maintenance in Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 environment somerset flooding maintenance environmentagency budgetcuts rivermanagement localgovernment watercourses drainage Senior government officials have been criticized for their apparent lack of understanding regarding the consequences of cutting river maintenance in low-lying Somerset, councillors revealed at a recent North Somerset Council … Read More
Chewing Gum and Microplastics: A Hidden Health Threat, Warn Campaigners Wednesday, November 12, 2025 microplastics chewinggum health campaign regulation environment plasticpollution activism mps kidsagainstplastic Campaigners are raising alarms over the presence of microplastics in chewing gum, urging Parliament to introduce stricter regulations to protect public health. On October 27, MPs Wera Hobhouse (Lib Dem, Bath) and Roz Savage … Read More
Plans for 18 ‘Cramped and Awkward’ Homes in Somerset Town Rejected by Inspectors Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing somerset planning countryside development environment sheptonmallet inspection phosphate conservation Plans to build 18 homes described as “cramped and awkward” in the growing Somerset town of Shepton Mallet have been officially rejected by planning inspectors. The original proposal, submitted in May 2022 by … Read More
Somerset Village to Gain 30 New Homes After Council's Appeal Is Overturned Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset housing development planning affordablehousing keintonmandeville council inspectorate environment infrastructure A small village in Somerset is set to receive 30 new homes after a planning appeal by Galion Homes was approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The development, located north of Church Street in Keinton Mandeville near … Read More