West Country Landlord Wins Fight to Keep Giant St George’s Cross on Pub Friday, April 17, 2026 stgeorgescross moonrakers pewsey england conservation heritage planning sportsbar flag councildecision sport A landlord in the West Country has been given the green light to keep a giant St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his pub, following a controversial planning debate. Jerry Kunkler, landlord of The Moonrakers Inn in … Read More
West Country Landlord Given Green Light to Keep Giant St George’s Cross on Pub Friday, April 17, 2026 stgeorgescross landlord pub englandflag heritage conservation pewsey planning sports controversy sport A West Country landlord has been granted permission to keep a massive St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his pub, following a contentious debate with local authorities and residents. Jerry Kunkler, landlord of The … Read More
Bats Halt National Trust’s New Car Park Plans at Cheddar Gorge Friday, April 17, 2026 cheddar bats nationaltrust carpark conservation somerset wildlife planning erosion parking Plans for a new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge have been rejected due to concerns over the impact on local bat populations, much to the relief of wildlife advocates but dismay of motorists. In September 2023, the … Read More
Travellers’ Site Proposal Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Denied Over Flood Risk Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk somerset planning gypsysites appeal environmental inspection floodzone development Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially refused due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 seeking permission to … Read More
Travellers’ Site Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Rejected Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk planning somerset sedgemoor bridgwater highbridge development appeal floodzone Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially halted due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 to develop two … Read More
900 'Much-Needed' Student Flats Approved for University of Bath Thursday, April 16, 2026 bath university accommodation students housing planning development campus council studenthousing Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved plans for 926 new student flats at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down campus, addressing the growing need for on-campus housing. University officials highlighted that the … Read More