Controversy Surrounding Plan to Flood Farmland Monday, November 18, 2024 farmland controversy edf salt marsh opposition biodiversity council flooding conservation planning conditions The controversial plan by EDF to flood hundreds of acres of farmland near Kingston Seymour, North Somerset, has been met with strong opposition. The proposed conversion of agricultural land into a salt marsh has sparked … Read More
Fierce Opposition to Salt Marsh Plans in North Somerset Village Monday, October 21, 2024 somerset village salt marsh edf hinkley point c community farmland proposal opposition conservation The community of Kingston Seymour in North Somerset is up in arms over EDF’s proposal to convert vast stretches of local farmland into a salt marsh in order to compensate for fish mortality caused by the Hinkley Point C … Read More
Controversial LTN Proceeds Without Public Consultation Thursday, August 22, 2024 ltn bath consultation opposition council traffic scheme community environment legal The controversial scheme for a liveable neighborhood in Bath, initially blocked by a legal challenge, will be reinstated “as soon as possible” without undergoing a public consultation. The issue came to a head … Read More
Controversial Plan to Demolish Homes for New Development Sparks Outcry in Midsomer Norton Tuesday, June 4, 2024 controversial demolition development housing opposition planning council affordable local residents A controversial plan to demolish two homes in Midsomer Norton in order to make way for a development of 54 new houses has caused uproar among local residents. The proposed development, known as the “Underhill … Read More
Concerns Over Proposed Parking Charges in North Somerset Thursday, March 21, 2024 north somerset parking charges consultation residents businesses concerns proposal councillors opposition Councillors in North Somerset are expressing concerns over proposed parking charges that could impact residents and businesses in the area. The Parking Management Strategy and Action Plan consultation, which is open for seven … Read More
New Somerset Special School Approved Despite Local Opposition Thursday, December 14, 2023 somerset school special education opposition children approval local needs mental health Despite facing strong opposition from some locals, plans for a much-needed special school in a Somerset village have been given the green light. The new school, a permanent home for Lime Hills Academy, will cater to 65 … Read More