North Somerset Council’s Delay Highlights Logistics Challenges as It Moves to Join WECA Monday, February 2, 2026 northsomerset weca traffic combinedauthority localgovernment westofengland publictransport budget consultation infrastructure sport Traffic congestion prevented North Somerset Council from fully participating in a landmark meeting about joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The meeting, held in Bristol and attended by WECA’s three current … Read More
North Somerset Council Delayed by Traffic Jam During Key WECA Membership Meeting Monday, February 2, 2026 northsomerset weca traffic combinedauthority localgovernment westofengland infrastructure politics publictransport funding sport North Somerset Council missed a crucial step in its potential membership of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) due to an unexpected traffic disruption. Deputy leader Catherine Gibbons, scheduled to attend the … Read More
No Funding Available to Reopen Key Yeovil Rat Run Nearly Five Years After Landslide Closure Monday, February 2, 2026 chinnockhollow somerset yeovil landslide roadclosure infrastructure budget transport safety council Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Three Major Planning Applications Propose Over 500 New Homes for Bath Area Sunday, February 1, 2026 bath housing planning development studentaccommodation affordablehousing coliving council infrastructure heritage The Bath area is poised for significant change, with over 500 new homes proposed through three substantial planning applications submitted within a single week. These developments reflect the ongoing pressure on Bath and … Read More
Secrets of Somerset's Abandoned Airfield That Played a Crucial Wartime Role Saturday, January 31, 2026 somerset airfield worldwarii military history secrecy infrastructure wareffort allied heritage Nestled in the heart of Somerset lies an abandoned airfield with a fascinating history that few know about. During World War II, this secretive site played a vital role in the war effort, operating under a veil of secrecy … Read More
Legal Delays Stall Nearly 2,700 Somerset Homes Across 11 Key Development Sites Saturday, January 31, 2026 somerset housing development section106 legal planning delays construction infrastructure council Nearly 2,700 homes planned across 11 significant development sites in Somerset are unable to proceed due to unresolved legal issues. Before any construction can begin, a Section 106 legal agreement must be signed by Somerset … Read More