Metro Mayor Assures £750m Transport Fund Will Benefit Entire West of England Region Thursday, July 17, 2025 transport funding bristol westofengland bath metromayor publictransport infrastructure activetravel masstransit sport West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part … Read More
‘Solar factory’ protestors to take their message to County Hall Thursday, July 17, 2025 solar protest countryside wiltshire renewable energy infrastructure decarbonisation development environment Residents opposing a vast ‘solar factory’ development in the countryside between Malmesbury and Chippenham are set to bring their protest to Wiltshire’s County Hall next week. The group, Stop Lime Down, is … Read More
Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More
Cycle-friendly Bath groups urged to act fast before free kit runs out Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cycling bath community sustainability transport charity infrastructure health wellbeing environment Small businesses and community groups across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to act quickly to secure free bike stands, thanks to an expanding charity-led initiative aimed at enhancing cycling infrastructure … Read More
New Homes Approved Near Cheddar Reservoir Amid Flooding Concerns Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cheddar somerset housing development flooding planning affordable construction infrastructure community Local councillors have approved plans to build nearly 30 new homes close to Cheddar Reservoir, raising concerns over localised flooding in the area. Bellway Homes South West is currently developing 60 homes at the Peregrine … Read More
Bath's Public Toilet Shortage Sparks Calls for Urgent Reform Tuesday, July 15, 2025 bath toilets tourism publichealth accessibility council labourparty dignity infrastructure community Labour councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are raising alarm over the region’s inadequate public toilet facilities, describing the current provision as “frankly ridiculous” and calling for immediate action. The … Read More