North Somerset Councillors Reject Calls to Resign Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax localgovernment financialcrisis socialcare publicservice resignation councilleader budgetcuts community Amid rising tensions over North Somerset Council’s looming financial crisis, senior councillors have firmly dismissed calls for a mass resignation. The council is currently grappling with the possibility of implementing an … Read More
Section of A38 to Close for Four Days in January for Ash Tree Safety Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ashdieback roadclosure northsomerset treefelling diversions commuters safety environment forestry A key stretch of the A38, located between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane, will close for four days starting Monday, January 12, as North Somerset Council undertakes crucial tree clearance operations. The closure will be in … Read More
Part of A38 to Close for Four Days in January for Essential Tree Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ashdieback northsomerset treefelling roadclosure westonsupermare cheddar publicsafety treedisease infrastructure A key stretch of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days starting Monday, January 12. The closure, in effect from 9am to 3:30pm daily, is necessary to carry out urgent tree felling due to … Read More
Four-Day Closure of A38 in North Somerset for Essential Tree Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ash dieback northsomerset roadclosure trees health environment diversion safety A section of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days from Monday, January 12, during the hours of 9am to 3:30pm. This closure is necessary as North Somerset Council undertakes essential … Read More
Proposed 200-Home Development Threatens to Alter Failand’s Distinctive Triangle Shape Sunday, January 4, 2026 failand development greenbelt housing planning community northsomerset wildlife expansion triangle Failand, a unique triangular village in North Somerset, may soon see its iconic shape transformed by a large housing development. Currently home to around 350 residences arranged neatly within the triangle formed by Clevedon … Read More
Council Says Government 'Forced Our Hand' to Build on Greenbelt Land Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing northsomerset development planning sustainability government affordablehousing transportation environment sport North Somerset Council has expressed frustration, stating that the government has effectively “forced our hand” by mandating increased housing targets that compel development on protected greenbelt land. The council’s latest … Read More