MP Sarah Dyke Pushes for Government Support for Flood-Affected Farmers Sunday, May 19, 2024 sarah dyke mp farmers flooding support government agriculture assistance environment liberal democrats In a recent debate about agriculture in the House of Commons, Sarah Dyke MP, representing Somerton and Frome, joined other Liberal Democrat MPs in urging the government to provide more substantial support for farmers affected … Read More
MP Urges Environmental Action on Exmoor Rivers Friday, May 10, 2024 mp environment exmoor rivers flood damage rainfall debris clearance storm MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on the Environment Agency to begin a thorough clean-up of Exmoor rivers in response to months of unprecedented rainfall. He warns that leaving river beds strewn with trees and other debris … Read More
Bath Ballroom Showdown: Defeat for Major Housing Plans Sunday, April 14, 2024 bath housing development campaigners council planning community environment controversy heritage In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed … Read More
Impact of 1,700 New Homes on Frome's Community Raises Concerns Tuesday, March 12, 2024 frome community development housing concerns impact residents environment planning objection Concerns have arisen in Frome over plans for the construction of over 1,700 new homes, with fears that the proposed development may have a detrimental impact on the local community and heighten the risk of flooding in the … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
Feedback sought on revised plans for 1,700 new Frome homes Wednesday, March 6, 2024 frome homes community development infrastructure environment planning decision feedback residents Frome residents are being encouraged to share their input on updated proposals for over 1,700 new residences at the southern periphery of their town. Initial plans for the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) were presented in … Read More