Frome's 1,700-Home Development Plan Faces Crucial Public Inquiry Wednesday, July 30, 2025 frome housing development planning inquiry affordablehousing infrastructure traffic environment community Frome is on the cusp of a pivotal decision as a public inquiry begins on August 5 into the proposed Selwood Garden Community (SGC), a development that could bring 1,700 new homes to the town’s southern agricultural lands. The … Read More
Plans for 49 New Homes Approved in Exclusive Somerset Town of Bruton Tuesday, July 29, 2025 bruton somerset housing development affordable planning nhs environment construction community Plans to build 49 new homes on the northern edge of Bruton, a charming Somerset town, have been approved by Somerset Council. This development sits adjacent to a forthcoming doctors' surgery and marks the latest residential … Read More
South West Mega Slide Seeks Permanent Spot as Annual Attraction Sunday, July 27, 2025 megaslide tourism ruralsupport roadsafety environment planning attraction corfemullen dorset greenbelt A popular “mega slide” attraction located in a farm field west of Wimborne is aiming to become an annual event, but not without stirring controversy. Since opening in 2022, the slide has drawn significant visitor … Read More
New Crewkerne Repair Hub Opens to Combat Waste and Promote Sustainability Sunday, July 27, 2025 repair waste recycling sustainability community opendoors crewkerne volunteering kitchen environment A new repair hub is set to open in Crewkerne, offering residents a chance to have electrical appliances, gardening tools, clothing, bicycles, and other household items fixed rather than discarded. This initiative, hosted at … Read More
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