Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Threatened Veteran Tree Near Bath Rugby Stadium Could Become City’s Sycamore Gap Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath rugby stadium tree conservation greenparty environment planning heritage community sport Green Party councillors in Bath have voiced serious concerns over Bath Rugby’s proposal to construct an 18,000-seat stadium at the Recreation Ground, warning that the development threatens a renowned veteran copper beech tree … Read More
Threatened Veteran Tree by Rugby Stadium Could Become Bath’s Own Sycamore Gap Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath rugby stadium tree environment conservation ancient greenparty planning recreationground sport Green Party councillors have raised serious concerns that Bath Rugby’s ambitious plan to build an 18,000-seat stadium at the Recreation Ground could threaten a treasured veteran copper beech tree nearby. Situated in the heart … Read More
Pupils to Dig In as Somerset Charity Offers Garden Grants up to £400 Wednesday, May 7, 2025 somerset gardening schools grants education environment community heritage fundraising gardens Schools across Somerset are invited to apply for gardening grants of up to £400 to support pupil-led projects that create or improve green spaces on school grounds. The Somerset Gardens Trust (SGT), dedicated to promoting … Read More
Bath’s £10 Million New Recycling Centre Sparks Controversy Over Reduced Services Wednesday, May 7, 2025 bath recycling wastemanagement environment council locksbrook midlandroad housing campaigners sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism over plans to spend more than £10 million to build a new household waste recycling centre on Locksbrook Road, Bath. This new facility is intended to replace the … Read More