Lidl’s Return to East Bath Sparks Renewed Community Debate Thursday, May 15, 2025 lidl bath supermarket planning development traffic community debate environment jobs The proposal to build a new Lidl supermarket in east Bath has reignited a heated community debate, highlighting deep divisions over the development. Lidl initially faced strong opposition when it sought approval for its … Read More
Sunken Boats Removed from River Avon in Bath to Improve Safety and Environment Wednesday, May 14, 2025 riveravon bath boatremoval mooring watersafety pollution bettermoorings stratemarine pulteneyweir environment Five sunken and abandoned boats have been removed from the River Avon near Pulteney Weir in Bath following concerns over safety hazards and pollution risks. The operation was led by Bath & North East Somerset Council as … Read More
Glastonbury Festival 2025: Festivalgoers Urged to Travel by Train Tuesday, May 13, 2025 glastonbury traintravel festival sustainability gwr traveladvice castlecary music environment transport This year, Glastonbury Festival sees stars like Sam Ryder and Self Esteem championing train travel as a key part of their journey to the iconic event. Joining them are Nova Twins and Greentea Peng, who have pledged to travel … Read More
Speed Limits and Community Action Key to Improving Safety on A371 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 a371 safety speedlimits roadsafety community somerset traffic collaboration technology environment On May 6, a crucial road safety forum was convened at the Bath and West Showground to address ongoing challenges along the A371. Organised by Councillor Claire Sully, the event brought together councillors, MPs, police … Read More
Major £11 Million River Improvement Project in Somerset Completed After Nearly Two Years Monday, May 12, 2025 somerset riverparrett wessexwater phosphorus waterquality wastewater environment infrastructure eutrophication conservation After nearly two years of dedicated work, a major £11 million refurbishment project at Somerset’s Langport water recycling centre has been completed. This large-scale upgrade aims to safeguard the health of the River … Read More
Lidl Revives Plans for New Supermarket in Bath Monday, May 12, 2025 lidl bath supermarket planning traffic sustainability environment jobs community development Lidl has submitted an updated planning application to build a new supermarket on a field off London Road, located on the eastern edge of Bath. The budget supermarket chain had previously withdrawn similar plans last July, … Read More