Plans to combine the small Somerset town of Langport with the neighbouring parish of Huish Episcopi have progressed following an extensive public consultation. Langport, enclosed on three sides by Huish Episcopi, has seen its …
Large parts of Somerset’s countryside previously protected by Bristol’s green belt are now facing significant development pressure, with plans to build thousands of new homes. Two new towns could appear near Bristol, while …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has denied planning permission for a log cabin proposed by a young couple on their farmland in Clutton. The single-storey log cabin, intended as temporary accommodation for the couple to …
Somerset Council has announced a comprehensive plan to spend a £50 million central government grant over the next five years to enhance flood defences and resilience across the county. The funding was allocated by the …
Bath, renowned globally for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, and the only entire city in the UK designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, may temporarily relinquish this status to facilitate new housing …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has published a statutory notice dated 17 September 2026, outlining new and updated planning and listed building applications throughout the area. This notice encompasses submissions from …
A Somerset resident has cautioned against steep increases in parking charges, emphasising that car parks should not be treated as ‘geese that lay golden eggs’. This warning comes amid Somerset Council’s ongoing review of car …
Efforts by Winscombe villagers to prevent the establishment of a children’s home in their community have been unsuccessful, despite strong local opposition. North Somerset Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the …
A proposed motion expressing no confidence in Wessex Water was dismissed before it could be debated at a council meeting on 17 September. The motion, filed by Green Party councillors in Bath and North East Somerset, …
Delays in enforcement action at a travellers' site near Taunton have drawn criticism from a former Somerset council leader. David Fothergill, who led Somerset County Council from 2017 to 2022, highlighted concerns regarding …
The leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council has described the government’s new planning reforms as an “attack by central government on local democracy.” These reforms, introduced by the Labour administration, …
North Somerset Council has revised its rule limiting the number of dogs walked simultaneously in public spaces, deciding that the restriction will now apply solely to commercial dog walkers. Earlier in 2023, the council …
In response to the significant flooding experienced across Somerset last winter, authorities in Taunton have undertaken the removal of certain trees as a preventative measure against future flood events. The decision to fell …
Dr Bharat Pankhania, who served as the ceremonial Mayor of Bath, remains a councillor despite announcing his resignation several months ago. In March, Dr Pankhania stepped down from the mayoral role after sharing a repost on …
Catherine Gibbons, Labour councillor and deputy leader of North Somerset Council, has clarified her position following questions about her stance on the closure of Worle Library. Representing Milton on both Weston-super-Mare …