Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More
New Cafe Bar Set to Open on Historic Northumberland Place in Bath Saturday, April 26, 2025 cafe bar bath historic lane planning preservation business council community A new cafe bar is set to open on Northumberland Place, a historic and charming street in Bath. The narrow passage, located opposite the city’s Guildhall, is lined with bars and restaurants. The planning application, … Read More
Historic Northumberland Place to Welcome New Cafe Bar Saturday, April 26, 2025 bath cafe bar historic preservation planning application northumberland place character urban Located in the heart of Bath, Northumberland Place is a hidden gem bustling with bars and restaurants, nestled opposite the city’s Guildhall. A recent planning application has been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset … Read More
Battle for beloved Frome green space continues despite planning refusal Wednesday, April 16, 2025 frome green space development appeal community housing planning inquiry public preservation Packsaddle Fields, a treasured green space on the edge of Frome, is still facing the threat of development as a developer has lodged an appeal following the refusal of their plans. The land, under public ownership since 1973, … Read More
Cherished Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development Wednesday, January 15, 2025 frome green space housing development community council planning preservation victory The community of Frome is celebrating after the decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on Packsaddle Fields. The cherished green space, which has been in public ownership since 1973, had faced a … Read More
Exploring the Charms of South West Harbours Sunday, November 3, 2024 harbours south west peninsula maritime harbourmasters gentrification commercial fishing preservation seaside Harbours are timeless conduits, linking human civilization with the vastness of the ocean. In the South West, these once neglected ports have undergone a transformation, now drawing crowds with marinas, trendy bars, and chic … Read More