Plans to install bus stops along the Keynsham bypass have sparked controversy among local officials due to safety and disruption concerns. The bypass, currently a 70mph dual carriageway that runs through the town, could see …
Detailed emergency plans exist for all UK nuclear power stations, outlining evacuation procedures for residents within designated zones in the event of a nuclear incident. Hinkley Point B in Somerset, which ceased electricity …
Evacuation plans surrounding Somerset’s Hinkley Point B nuclear site have been considerably scaled back as the site progresses towards full decommissioning. In the UK, all nuclear power stations maintain detailed emergency …
Evacuation arrangements for Somerset’s nuclear site, Hinkley Point B, have been substantially reduced as the site progresses towards decommissioning. This follows the formal cessation of operations and removal of nuclear …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has published a statutory notice dated 17 September 2026, outlining new and updated planning and listed building applications throughout the area. This notice encompasses submissions from …
Saltford Sports Club has submitted an application to Bath and North East Somerset Council for a premises licence that would permit the sale of alcohol, live and recorded music, boxing entertainment, and late-night …
A Somerset resident has cautioned against steep increases in parking charges, emphasising that car parks should not be treated as ‘geese that lay golden eggs’. This warning comes amid Somerset Council’s ongoing review of car …
Auditors have issued a warning to North Somerset Council, emphasising the need for the authority to identify further savings to safeguard against the possibility of another exceptional council tax increase. Last April, the …
Glastonbury is set to see new double yellow lines installed before Christmas in an effort to prevent unauthorised encampments along its roadsides. Recent data from late February indicates that 131 people are living in vans, …
A new premises licence application has been submitted for Walcot Convenience Store, located at 132A Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BG, seeking permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. This particular unit holds …
Dorset Council has recently issued a series of statutory planning notices concerning a variety of development proposals across the county. These include applications related to listed buildings, conservation areas, and larger …
Bridgwater residents will have a valuable opportunity over the August bank holiday weekend to contribute their opinions on how a £20 million investment will be allocated over the next ten years, aimed at regenerating part of …
Bridgwater residents are set to have a significant say in how a substantial regeneration fund of £20 million will be allocated over the next decade to revitalise parts of their town. Chosen as the sole beneficiary within …
Bath Christmas Market, a significant event attracting visitors globally, may be extended by an additional week and expanded to cover more locations in the city centre under new proposals. Set to possibly take effect from …
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has voiced strong criticism against Ofwat’s provisional approval for £3.4 billion in additional spending by water companies, including Wessex Water. The MP …