‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath’s Primary Schools Monday, November 3, 2025 schoolstreets safety bath traffic children cycling environment council community education Starting in early 2026, children attending several primary schools in Bath could benefit from safer, healthier journeys thanks to the city’s introduction of its first “school streets.” Bath and North East Somerset Council is … Read More
Council Considers Dropping Legal Advice to Unlock Thousands of Homes in Somerset Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset housing phosphates development environment planning wessexwater naturalengland mitigation legaadvice Somerset Council is exploring the possibility of disregarding long-standing legal advice linked to phosphate regulations, which has delayed approximately 12,000 new homes across the county. This move comes as efforts to … Read More
Somerset Housing Plans Threaten Local Farms and Community Needs, Say Campaigners Thursday, October 30, 2025 somerset watchet development farms housing affordable planning community environment council Plans to build 230 new homes and commercial space on Parsonage Farm near Watchet in Somerset have sparked strong opposition from local residents and campaign groups. Critics warn the development could lead to the permanent … Read More
Nearly 200 New Homes Proposed for North Petherton Near the M5 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 housing development somerset northpetherton gladman planning affordable consultation environment infrastructure Nearly 200 new homes may soon be built on the eastern edge of North Petherton, Somerset, close to the M5 motorway, pending approval of fresh development plans. Gladman Developments unveiled proposals in early May for a … Read More
Exmoor’s Largest Conservation Project in a Generation Receives MP’s Strong Endorsement Tuesday, October 28, 2025 exmoor conservation restoration dulverton weir leat heritage community environment trust Rachel Gilmour MP has publicly endorsed the monumental Dulverton Weir Restoration Project, describing it as the most important conservation undertaking on Exmoor in a generation. During a dedicated visit, she spent several … Read More
Bath and North East Somerset May Enforce Stricter Environmental Rules for New Housing Developments Monday, October 27, 2025 biodiversity planning climate development environment sustainability housing bath bathnes localplan Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is poised to introduce some of the country’s most stringent environmental standards for new housing developments. Building on its pioneering stance in addressing the climate … Read More