Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Controversy Amid Climate Concerns Thursday, November 28, 2024 bristol airport expansion controversy climate government oppositon carbon emissions consultation The Bristol City Council has been left divided over Bristol Airport’s expansion plans, with a senior councilor calling for the government to withdraw its support until carbon emissions are on a downward trend. The … Read More
Weston-super-Mare's Vacant Site Gets Funding Boost for Housing Development Wednesday, October 16, 2024 weston development grant government housing dolphin square brownfield affordable homes council The long-empty Dolphin Square in Weston-super-Mare is a step closer to being developed into a residential area, thanks to a substantial grant of over £1.7m from the UK government. The funding is part of the brownfield land … Read More
MP Sarah Dyke Pushes for Government Support for Flood-Affected Farmers Sunday, May 19, 2024 sarah dyke mp farmers flooding support government agriculture assistance environment liberal democrats In a recent debate about agriculture in the House of Commons, Sarah Dyke MP, representing Somerton and Frome, joined other Liberal Democrat MPs in urging the government to provide more substantial support for farmers affected … Read More
Parking Charges Surge in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, March 20, 2024 weston-super-mare parking charges increase council fees north somerset car parks funding government Motorists in Weston-super-Mare and its neighboring areas will soon have to pay significantly more for parking, as North Somerset Council has approved a substantial increase in parking charges across its council-owned car … 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
North Somerset Council Faces Council Tax Hike Amid Funding Shortfall Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More