Somerset Councillor Admits Blocking Village Lane with Tractor Amid M5 Closure Chaos Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset m5 roadblock councillor tractor traffic closure infrastructure protest localgovernment During a recent prolonged closure of the M5 motorway in Somerset, a local councillor openly admitted to deliberately blocking a village road with his tractor and trailer, highlighting growing frustrations over the recurring … Read More
Somerset Council Pushes Ahead with Housing Development on Frome’s Packsaddle Fields Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset frome housing development packsaddle greenspace protest livewest community council Despite significant public opposition, Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to build homes on Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space on the northern edge of Frome. The land, owned by the council, has served as a … Read More
Somerset Council Advances Plans to Develop Frome’s Packsaddle Fields Despite Local Opposition Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset frome packsaddle greenspace housing development protest community localism council Plans to transform Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space at the northern edge of Frome, into a housing development are moving forward amid strong community resistance. For over 50 years, Packsaddle Fields has served as a … Read More
Somerset Council Advances Housing Plans on Frome’s Packsaddle Fields Despite Public Opposition Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset frome packsaddlefields housing greenspace development livewest community protest council Plans to build new homes on Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space at the northern edge of Frome, are moving forward despite widespread public opposition. Owned by Somerset Council, Packsaddle Fields has served as a popular … Read More
Outcry Over Planned Closure of Beloved Somerset Children's Nursery Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare education community parents protest funding earlychildhood The planned closure of the Strode College Day Nursery has ignited strong reactions from residents in Street and Glastonbury. After operating for 22 years, this well-loved nursery for children aged two to four is slated to … Read More
M5 Fuel Protest Threat Raises Police Alert Amid Rising Petrol Costs Wednesday, April 15, 2026 fuel protest police m5 motorway prices middleeast blockade ireland transport Authorities have issued warnings about potential fuel protests targeting key UK motorways, including the M4/M5 Almondsbury Interchange and the Prince of Wales Bridge. These warnings follow a surge of social media posts … Read More