Volunteers Clear Filthy Rubbish Site in Glastonbury, Discover Mummified Rats Thursday, May 7, 2026 glastonbury volunteers cleanup flytipping somerset rubbish community council cctv environment A dedicated group of local volunteers recently took on the daunting task of cleaning up the long-neglected Red Brick building area in Glastonbury. The site had become overwhelmed with rubbish, prompting residents to take … Read More
Battery Energy Storage Facility Near Somerset Travellers’ Site Refused on Safety Grounds Monday, April 27, 2026 battery energy storage somerset planning roadsafety flytipping renewable access council Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers' site have been rejected due to road safety concerns. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to build the facility at St … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Tackles Fly-Tipping Crisis with £45 Million Government Crackdown Wednesday, April 15, 2026 flytipping weston-super-mare wastecrime environmentagency cleanup enforcement pollution community somerset legislation Weston-super-Mare is set to benefit from a £45 million government initiative targeting the rampant problem of fly-tipping, after local residents voiced ongoing concerns. The government’s freshly launched Waste Crime … 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
Somerset Residents to Pay for Using Dorset Recycling Centres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset dorset recycling waste charges environment flytipping accessibility sustainability travel Somerset residents will now be required to pay to use Dorset’s household waste recycling centres and must book their visit in advance. Dorset Council manages ten recycling centres across the county, including locations at … Read More
Somerset Residents Face Charges and Booking Requirements at Dorset Recycling Centres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset dorset recycling charges booking waste environment flytipping sustainability localgovernment Somerset residents who have traditionally used Dorset’s household waste recycling centres will now be required to pay fees and book their visits in advance. Dorset Council operates ten recycling centres across the county, … Read More