Community Divided Over Plan to Build Homes in Woodland Thursday, August 29, 2024 woodland community development homes planning environment biodiversity bath locality sentiment A proposal to construct four homes in a woodland area in the Weston neighborhood of Bath has sparked a contentious debate among local residents. The developers have applied for planning permission, emphasizing the intention … Read More
Controversial LTN Proceeds Without Public Consultation Thursday, August 22, 2024 ltn bath consultation opposition council traffic scheme community environment legal The controversial scheme for a liveable neighborhood in Bath, initially blocked by a legal challenge, will be reinstated “as soon as possible” without undergoing a public consultation. The issue came to a head … Read More
MP Sarah Dyke Pushes for Government Support for Flood-Affected Farmers Sunday, May 19, 2024 sarah dyke mp farmers flooding support government agriculture assistance environment liberal democrats In a recent debate about agriculture in the House of Commons, Sarah Dyke MP, representing Somerton and Frome, joined other Liberal Democrat MPs in urging the government to provide more substantial support for farmers affected … Read More
MP Urges Environmental Action on Exmoor Rivers Friday, May 10, 2024 mp environment exmoor rivers flood damage rainfall debris clearance storm MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on the Environment Agency to begin a thorough clean-up of Exmoor rivers in response to months of unprecedented rainfall. He warns that leaving river beds strewn with trees and other debris … Read More
Bath Ballroom Showdown: Defeat for Major Housing Plans Sunday, April 14, 2024 bath housing development campaigners council planning community environment controversy heritage In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed … Read More
Impact of 1,700 New Homes on Frome's Community Raises Concerns Tuesday, March 12, 2024 frome community development housing concerns impact residents environment planning objection Concerns have arisen in Frome over plans for the construction of over 1,700 new homes, with fears that the proposed development may have a detrimental impact on the local community and heighten the risk of flooding in the … Read More