North Somerset Set to Decide on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment avon mayor consultation transport funding democracy Next week, North Somerset councillors will make a critical decision on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The final council vote on May 12 will determine if North Somerset becomes part … Read More
Caravans to Remain Permanently at Somerset Holiday Site Amid Coastal Erosion Concerns Wednesday, May 6, 2026 caravans somerset coastalerosion planning anchor'sdrop holidayaccommodation coastaldefence localgovernment watchet development Caravans situated at a holiday site in Somerset will be allowed to stay permanently despite earlier concerns over coastal erosion. The Anchor’s Drop accommodation, located on B3191 Cleeve Hill near Blue Anchor village, … Read More
Caravans Allowed to Stay Permanently at Somerset Holiday Site Following Coastal Defence Works Wednesday, May 6, 2026 somerset caravans coastalerosion planning anchor'sdrop blueanchor coastaldefence localgovernment tourism development Caravans at a holiday site in Somerset will now be allowed to remain permanently despite earlier concerns over coastal erosion threatening the area. The Anchor’s Drop accommodation, located in the small village of Blue … Read More
Caravans Allowed to Stay at Somerset Holiday Site Amid Coastal Erosion Concerns Wednesday, May 6, 2026 somerset coast caravans planning coastalerosion anchor'sdrop holidayaccommodation rockarmour localgovernment watchet Caravans at a Somerset holiday site will be allowed to remain permanently despite ongoing concerns about coastal erosion in the area. The site, located in the small village of Blue Anchor near Watchet, has faced numerous … Read More
French Village’s Road Sign Turns Up 540 Miles Away in Somerset Wednesday, April 22, 2026 sallespisse somerset roadsigns prank midsomernorton france theft tourism safety localgovernment The mayor of Sallespisse, a small French village, has issued a polite appeal after one of the village’s road signs was found 540 miles away in Somerset, England. For months, the village’s sign had mysteriously vanished, only … Read More
Reopening Somerset’s Key Coastal Road Must Be a Top Priority, Say Local Leaders Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset b3191 transport roadclosure coastalerosion infrastructure localgovernment publicconsultation connectivity watchet Reopening the vital B3191 coastal road between Blue Anchor and Watchet in Somerset is emerging as a critical priority in the county’s revised local transport plan. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 by Somerset … Read More