New North Somerset Three-Weekly Bin Collections Prove Successful Wednesday, July 23, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement softplastics environment sustainability council kerbsidecollection recyclinginnovation wastereduction It has now been six weeks since every household in North Somerset transitioned to three-weekly black bin collections, and early results suggest the change is already making a positive impact, according to the council. North … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion: Mayor Helen Godwin Outlines Her Position Monday, July 21, 2025 bristol airport expansion helengodwin planning environment economy transport government climate Helen Godwin, the West of England Metro Mayor, has recently clarified her stance on the contentious proposal to expand Bristol Airport, a move that could significantly influence the airport’s future. The expansion plans aim … Read More
Beloved Bath Park Pond Dries Up Amid Climate Change Concerns Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath pond climatechange drought heatwave royalvictoriapark wildlife conservation sustainability environment A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, one of Bath’s most popular green spaces, has completely dried up following last week’s intense heatwave. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has installed … Read More
Somerset's Parks and Green Spaces Shine Among the World's Best Thursday, July 17, 2025 somerset greenflag parks greenspaces environment community sustainability recreation conservation nature Somerset is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 21 of its parks and green spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status. This prestigious recognition highlights the county’s commitment to maintaining … Read More
‘Solar factory’ protestors to take their message to County Hall Thursday, July 17, 2025 solar protest countryside wiltshire renewable energy infrastructure decarbonisation development environment Residents opposing a vast ‘solar factory’ development in the countryside between Malmesbury and Chippenham are set to bring their protest to Wiltshire’s County Hall next week. The group, Stop Lime Down, is … Read More
Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More