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
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
Feedback sought on revised plans for 1,700 new Frome homes Wednesday, March 6, 2024 frome homes community development infrastructure environment planning decision feedback residents Frome residents are being encouraged to share their input on updated proposals for over 1,700 new residences at the southern periphery of their town. Initial plans for the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) were presented in … Read More
Report Reveals West of England Rivers in State of Emergency Saturday, March 2, 2024 rivers england report pollution health environment government action crisis community A recent report has delivered a disturbing revelation about the condition of the rivers in the West of England. None of the river stretches in the region were found to be in ‘good’ overall health, according to the findings of … Read More
The Threat of Fly-Tipping in Somerset Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More
Village Residents Near A303 Await Decision on 40 New Homes Monday, February 5, 2024 somerset development housing phosphates committee environment affordable landscape access traffic Residents of a small Somerset village near the A303 are eagerly awaiting news on whether 40 new homes will be built nearby. Pending the outcome, Your Land Partner Ltd. has put forward outline plans for the Hamdon View … Read More