'Vulnerable' Residents Receive Bottled Water Amid Cheddar Treatment Works Concerns Sunday, September 14, 2025 bristolwater cheddar bottledwater vulnerable watersupply northsomerset reservoir priorityservices watersafety customersupport Bristol Water has initiated deliveries of bottled water to some of its most vulnerable customers in North Somerset following an issue at the Cheddar treatment works. These precautionary measures are targeting Category 1 and 2 … Read More
Council Leader Slams Government’s ‘Austerity in Disguise’ Over Funding Cuts Saturday, September 13, 2025 northsomerset funding austerity counciltax localgovernment budgetcuts socialcare governmentpolicy fairfunding community North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has labelled the government’s proposed ‘fair funding review’ as “austerity in disguise,” highlighting concerns that the changes could slash the council’s funding by nearly a fifth. The … Read More
Proposal for 400 New Homes Adds to ‘Unprecedented’ Development in Backwell Friday, September 12, 2025 backwell housing development northsomerset planning rubixland construction ecology sustainability community Backwell, a North Somerset village already experiencing significant growth, could see the addition of up to 400 new homes on its eastern side. Developer Rubix Land has announced their intention to submit an outline planning … Read More
400 More Homes Proposed for Backwell Amidst Rapid Village Expansion Friday, September 12, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development planning amenities community affordablehousing ecology infrastructure Backwell, a North Somerset village known for its scenic charm, is facing a significant increase in housing development. Rubix Land has announced plans to submit an outline planning application for up to 400 new homes on land … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Nearly £300k Cost to Join West of England Combined Authority Wednesday, September 10, 2025 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment devolution funding metromayor transport consultation avon North Somerset Council is considering a significant financial commitment—nearly £300,000—to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. … Read More
Joining West of England Combined Authority Could Cost North Somerset Nearly £300k Wednesday, September 10, 2025 northsomerset weca combinedauthority regionalfunding localgovernment devolution metromayor avon transport consultation North Somerset Council is poised to consider spending almost £300,000 to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), a regional partnership that includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South … Read More