Somerset Travellers’ Site Expansion Approved as Seven Families Move In Thursday, April 16, 2026 somerset travellers planning expansion fivehead caravans gypsy accommodation phosphates environment The Stables travellers’ site in Fivehead, Somerset, has received retrospective planning permission to expand, allowing seven additional families to reside on the land. Situated at the junction of Isle Abbotts Road and Stowey … Read More
Somerset Seaside Town Battles Fly-Tipping with Bold New Measures Wednesday, April 15, 2026 flytipping weston-super-mare environment government cleanup prosecution wastenot somerset crimepollution community Weston-super-Mare, a popular seaside town in Somerset, is taking a firm stand against the persistent problem of fly-tipping that has troubled residents for years. In response to repeated complaints, particularly in hotspots … Read More
1,700 New Homes Approved for Frome Amid Local Opposition Sunday, April 12, 2026 frome housing development sustainability planning affordablehousing infrastructure localgovernment environment transport Frome is set to welcome 1,700 new homes over the next 15 years following the central government’s approval of the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) development. The project, which has drawn fierce criticism from local … Read More
Mayor urged to oppose controversial Bristol Airport expansion plans Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bristolairport expansion campaigners westofengland planning infrastructure environment climatechange weca transport Campaigners are urging the West of England Mayor, Helen Godwin, to oppose Bristol Airport’s latest expansion plans, which aim to increase passenger capacity to 15 million annually across 100,000 flights. They argue that the … Read More
Campaigners Urge More Permanent Flood Pumps on Somerset Levels Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumping environment infrastructure flooddefense sustainability community drainage climate Somerset’s internal drainage boards are intensifying efforts to persuade the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps across the Somerset Levels. This push comes in response to the severe flooding … Read More
209 New Homes to Rise in Taunton Despite Design Concerns Sunday, March 29, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development planning affordablehousing design environment councillors somerset Somerset’s county town, Taunton, is set to welcome over 200 new homes as part of the extensive Orchard Grove development, despite mixed reactions regarding the design and environmental considerations. Situated between … Read More