Somerset Residents to Pay for Using Dorset Recycling Centres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset dorset recycling waste charges environment flytipping accessibility sustainability travel Somerset residents will now be required to pay to use Dorset’s household waste recycling centres and must book their visit in advance. Dorset Council manages ten recycling centres across the county, including locations at … Read More
Somerset Residents Face Charges and Booking Requirements at Dorset Recycling Centres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset dorset recycling charges booking waste environment flytipping sustainability localgovernment Somerset residents who have traditionally used Dorset’s household waste recycling centres will now be required to pay fees and book their visits in advance. Dorset Council operates ten recycling centres across the county, … Read More
Dramatic Photos Capture Priddy Woodland Ablaze Saturday, March 21, 2026 priddy woodland fire emergency firefighters blaze appliances environment response damage Dramatic images have emerged showing Priddy woodland engulfed in flames. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene, deploying ten fire appliances to tackle the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. The coordinated …
Controversial Bath Solar Farm Gets Green Light Despite Public Opposition Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath greenbelt planning opposition renewable heritage environment climate council Councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the scenic Bath skyline trail. The project, proposed by retired professor Dr Alyson Warhurst, involves … Read More
Controversial Bath Solar Farm Approved Amid Heated Debate Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath planning environment greenbelt controversy renewable council opposition climate Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the Bath Skyline trail, sparking a fierce debate between renewable energy advocates and local residents. Retired … Read More
Calls to Limit Political Campaign Leaflets to Two Annually to Reduce Environmental Impact Wednesday, March 18, 2026 environment climate leaflets campaigning sustainability bath banes politics elections paper A push is underway in Bath and North East Somerset to limit the distribution of political campaign leaflets to just two per year, aiming to reduce environmental harm caused by excessive paper use. Independent and Conservative … Read More