Controversial Bath Solar Farm Gets Green Light Despite Public Opposition Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath greenbelt planning opposition renewable heritage environment climate council Councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the scenic Bath skyline trail. The project, proposed by retired professor Dr Alyson Warhurst, involves … Read More
Controversial Bath Solar Farm Approved Amid Heated Debate Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solar bath planning environment greenbelt controversy renewable council opposition climate Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have approved plans for a small but contentious solar farm near the Bath Skyline trail, sparking a fierce debate between renewable energy advocates and local residents. Retired … Read More
Judicial Review Advances on Controversial Castle Cary Housing Development Tuesday, March 3, 2026 castlecary judicialreview housing development planning abri community traffic affordablehousing opposition The battle to halt a disputed housing development in Castle Cary has progressed as efforts to initiate a judicial review move forward. In April 2019, Yarlington Housing Association secured permission on appeal to construct 27 … Read More
Decision to Keep Controversial Bath LTN Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Concerns Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bath ltn winifredslane traffic safety schoolchildren council opposition liveableneighbourhood scrutiny A group of nine opposition councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council has called for a review of the council’s decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane as part of a liveable neighbourhood (LTN) scheme. … Read More
Labour Councillor Resigns Over National Party Leadership Concerns Monday, January 19, 2026 labour councillor resignation paulton b&nes independence leadership politics opposition council Grant Johnson, a Labour councillor representing Paulton on the Bath and North East Somerset Council since 2019, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party. His departure stems from concerns about the leadership and … Read More
Councillor Quits Labour Citing National Leadership Concerns Monday, January 19, 2026 labour councillor resignation independence b&nes leadership politics paulton council opposition Grant Johnson, a Labour councillor for Paulton on Bath and North East Somerset Council since 2019, has resigned from the Labour Party, expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s national leadership and direction. Johnson … Read More