Over 1,000 Objections Flood Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Thursday, June 18, 2026 bristol airport expansion objections environment traffic wildlife planning community climate Bristol Airport has faced a wave of opposition, with more than 1,000 people objecting to its latest expansion plans. The airport proposes increasing to 100,000 flights annually to serve 15 million passengers and to introduce … Read More
New Campsite Near M5 in Somerset Approved After Appeal Wednesday, June 10, 2026 campsite somerset planning appeal biodiversity tourism environment conservation rural development A new campsite is set to be built near the M5 in Somerset following a successful appeal by developers. The site, located on Dipford Road in the parish of Trull, lies roughly midway between the village center and the Taunton … Read More
New Campsite Approved Near M5 in Somerset Following Successful Appeal Wednesday, June 10, 2026 somerset m5 campsite planning appeal biodiversity phosphates trull tourism environment A new campsite is set to be developed near the M5 motorway in Somerset after a successful appeal overturned a previous planning refusal. Anthony Ormerod initially failed in August 2023 to gain permission for the campsite on … Read More
Two Somerset Beaches Issued New No-Swim Warnings Due to Pollution Concerns Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset beaches pollution swimming warnings waterquality environment safety publichealth coastal Two popular beaches in Somerset have recently been issued with no-swim warnings as officials express concern over potential pollution in the areas. The warnings aim to protect public health following tests that indicated … Read More
New No-Swim Warnings Issued for Two Somerset Beaches Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset beaches swimming pollution waterquality health safety coast environment warnings Authorities have issued no-swim warnings for two beaches in Somerset amid growing concerns about possible pollution. The warnings aim to protect public health as water quality tests indicate elevated levels of contaminants. …
£6m Taunton Town Centre Flood Defence Scheme Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding safety somerset council environment infrastructure construction defence regeneration Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside … Read More