Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Debate Amid Climate and Economic Concerns Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bristol airport expansion climate economy netzero aviation pollution jobs planning Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by … 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
Go-Ahead for Massive Solar Farm Spanning 40 Football Pitches Despite Concerns Monday, October 27, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire planning landscape community infrastructure biodiversity construction traffic A 13.5MW solar farm, covering an area equivalent to 40 football pitches, has been approved near Poulshot in Wiltshire, despite controversy surrounding its visual impact assessment. The development, proposed by Devizes Solar … Read More
Bath and North East Somerset May Enforce Stricter Environmental Rules for New Housing Developments Monday, October 27, 2025 biodiversity planning climate development environment sustainability housing bath bathnes localplan Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is poised to introduce some of the country’s most stringent environmental standards for new housing developments. Building on its pioneering stance in addressing the climate … Read More
Giant Solar Farm Proposed Along Historic Somerset Canal Sparks Debate Monday, October 27, 2025 somerset solar canal renewable farming environment leisure planning community energy A vast solar farm could soon reshape a significant stretch of the scenic Somerset Space Walk, raising concerns among locals and heritage advocates alike. The Somerset Space Walk, following the historic Bridgwater and Taunton … Read More
Giant Solar Farm Proposal Threatens to Transform Historic Somerset Canal Landscape Monday, October 27, 2025 solar somerset canal renewable farmland leisure planning environment community development A vast solar farm covering an area equivalent to 130 football pitches could soon overshadow a significant portion of the rural Somerset Space Walk, a much-loved trail along the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. This … Read More