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
Rural Somerset Communities Unite to Challenge Poor Planning of New Housing Developments Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset housing planning communities rural development campaign judicial infrastructure opposition Rural communities across Somerset are rallying together to oppose what they describe as “poor planning” by Somerset Council amid rising government housing targets. At the forefront of this resistance is the village of Keinton … Read More
‘Cherished Town’ Keynsham Battles Plans for Thousands of New Homes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 keynsham housing development localplan community opposition planning infrastructure council petition Residents of Keynsham are voicing strong opposition to proposed plans that could see thousands of new homes built around their town. As Bath and North East Somerset Council consults on its forthcoming Local Plan—which sets … Read More
Somerset Village Unites to Oppose Plan to Transform It into a Town Saturday, October 25, 2025 whitchurch greenbelt housing development somerset community planning bristol localplan opposition Whitchurch Village in Somerset recently saw a packed meeting as residents rallied to oppose controversial plans that could transform their village into a large town. Over 100 concerned locals gathered to review detailed maps … Read More