Homeowner’s Extension Sparks Objections Amid Mosque Rumours Monday, January 19, 2026 homeowners planning extensions weston-super-mare rumours religion construction approval objections localcouncil A planning application to expand a home in Weston-super-Mare was met with numerous objections after rumours circulated that the homeowner was “secretly building a mosque.” Ritesh Raj addressed North Somerset Council’s … Read More
Controversial Bath LTN Could Be UK’s Worst, Say Campaigners Friday, January 16, 2026 bath liveableneighborhood ltn traffic winifredslane schoolsafety campaigners trafficcongestion cycling localcouncil Campaigners have labeled the trial liveable neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in Bath as the city’s most problematic — and possibly the worst in the UK. Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering making permanent its … Read More
Launch of Somerset’s Newest Political Party Cut Short by Fire Brigade Response Friday, October 31, 2025 clevedon independents politics northsomerset firebrigade evacuation localcouncil community avonfire partylaunch An eagerly anticipated launch event for North Somerset’s newest political group, the Clevedon Independents, was unexpectedly interrupted on Tuesday when the fire brigade arrived, prompting a swift evacuation. The Clevedon … Read More
Government Approves Bath Rugby’s New Stadium in City Centre Friday, September 26, 2025 bathrugby stadium planning government recreationground construction sports community localcouncil development sport Bath Rugby’s ambitious plan to build a new stadium in the heart of Bath has received a significant boost after the Government declined to call in the planning application, allowing the local council to proceed with granting … Read More
Government Blocks Bath Rugby Stadium Plan Pending Special Approval Tuesday, September 9, 2025 bath government stadium planning recreationground bathrugby protest development localcouncil urbangreenspace sport The UK government has directed Bath and North East Somerset Council not to grant planning permission for Bath Rugby’s proposed 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, located in the centre of Bath, without specific … Read More
Councillor Ham Leads Opposition to New Housing Near Somerset Pig Farm Friday, August 8, 2025 somerset evercreech housing planning flooding pigfarm agriculture localcouncil ruraldevelopment community Plans to build 40 new homes near an operational pig farm in Evercreech, Somerset, have been refused following a contentious planning committee meeting. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Strategic Ltd. in April 2024, aimed to … Read More