New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More
Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More
Approval for 200 New Homes on Yeovil's Edge Tuesday, April 29, 2025 expansion homes approval development council infrastructure community traffic environment leisure Local councillors have recently given the green light for the construction of nearly 200 new homes on the western edge of Yeovil. The Bunford Park commercial site, which received initial approval in 2011, will finally be … Read More
Local volunteers tackle overflowing bins at Wells' popular tourist spot Thursday, April 24, 2025 wells somerset volunteers community spirit cleanliness advocacy council tourism environment Residents of Wells, Somerset, were fed up with the sight of an overloaded bin outside the Bishop’s Palace, which was left unemptied and spilling waste onto the grounds. In a commendable show of community spirit, local … Read More
Severn Tidal Lagoon Proposal Gains Support Wednesday, April 16, 2025 severn tidal lagoon uk energy renewable innovation environment government technology The Severn Estuary Commission has recommended a pioneering plan for a tidal range lagoon that harnesses the immense tidal range to generate predictable, low-carbon electricity. If realized, this project could help fulfill the … Read More
Mapping Somerset's 2024 Sewage Spills and River Pollution Monday, April 14, 2025 sewage spills pollution somerset rivers interactive map monitoring environment public health waterways Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering … Read More