Speed Limits and Community Action Key to Improving Safety on A371 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 a371 safety speedlimits roadsafety community somerset traffic collaboration technology environment On May 6, a crucial road safety forum was convened at the Bath and West Showground to address ongoing challenges along the A371. Organised by Councillor Claire Sully, the event brought together councillors, MPs, police … Read More
Major £11 Million River Improvement Project in Somerset Completed After Nearly Two Years Monday, May 12, 2025 somerset riverparrett wessexwater phosphorus waterquality wastewater environment infrastructure eutrophication conservation After nearly two years of dedicated work, a major £11 million refurbishment project at Somerset’s Langport water recycling centre has been completed. This large-scale upgrade aims to safeguard the health of the River … Read More
Lidl Revives Plans for New Supermarket in Bath Monday, May 12, 2025 lidl bath supermarket planning traffic sustainability environment jobs community development Lidl has submitted an updated planning application to build a new supermarket on a field off London Road, located on the eastern edge of Bath. The budget supermarket chain had previously withdrawn similar plans last July, … Read More
Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Threatened Veteran Tree by Rugby Stadium Could Become Bath’s Own Sycamore Gap Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath rugby stadium tree environment conservation ancient greenparty planning recreationground sport Green Party councillors have raised serious concerns that Bath Rugby’s ambitious plan to build an 18,000-seat stadium at the Recreation Ground could threaten a treasured veteran copper beech tree nearby. Situated in the heart … Read More