North Somerset Unveils Massive Plan for 25,000 New Homes Amid Public Backlash Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing localplan development infrastructure sustainability greenbelt consultation environment urbangrowth North Somerset Council has revealed an extensive update to its Local Plan, detailing where approximately 24,495 new homes and significant employment land will be developed between 2026 and 2041. This ambitious blueprint aims … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Safeguard Somerset Levels Sunday, October 19, 2025 somerset flooding drainage infrastructure flooddefence rivers parrett engineering environment resilience A £10 million flood defence scheme across the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long initiative to reduce flood risks for local communities. Led by the Somerset Rivers Authority … Read More
Innovative Bike Bus Boosts Safety and Community Spirit at Bathampton Primary School Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bikebus bathampton cycling schoolrun safety community activetravel sustainability children environment Bathampton Primary School has introduced an innovative “Bike Bus” initiative that is quickly gaining popularity among families, with participation steadily increasing since its launch in September. This marks the first bike … Read More
Kids Get Muddy Feet and Life Lessons at Somerset Gardening Club Monday, October 13, 2025 gardening sustainability education wildflowers rain environment children community nature somerset At Westfield Primary School in Midsomer Norton, young gardeners have been diving into sustainability, planting the seeds of environmental awareness while getting delightfully muddy. The school’s Garden Club offers children … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Crisis as Plans for 325 New Homes Spark Local Outrage Monday, October 13, 2025 crewkerne somerset housing development traffic flooding infrastructure planning environment community A small Somerset town is on the brink of being overwhelmed by new housing proposals, local residents warn. Place Land Ltd., a company based in Cullompton, Devon, submitted plans in early September to build 325 new homes along … Read More
Somerset to Welcome New Woodland as Part of England’s Forest Expansion Friday, October 10, 2025 forestry somerset devon woodland conservation climate environment treeplanting publicaccess biodiversity Forestry England has unveiled plans to plant two new woodlands in the South West, one in Somerset and another just across the border in Devon, as part of a nationwide effort to increase forest coverage. The first site, … Read More