Somerset Residents Urged to Share Views on £11bn West Somerset Tidal Lagoon by Easter Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset tidallagoon renewableenergy cleanpower coastalprotection publicconsultation infrastructure environment community investment Somerset residents have until the Easter holidays to provide their initial feedback on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project, a £11 billion tidal lagoon proposal set to reshape the coastline between Minehead and Watchet. … Read More
North Somerset Set to Join West of England Combined Authority by Year-End Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution localgovernment mayoral westofengland publicconsultation regionalgrowth governmentfunding transport North Somerset is poised to become a member of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) by the end of 2026 or early 2027, signaling a significant shift in regional collaboration and governance. This move follows a … Read More
Community Weighs In on Which North Somerset Library to Save Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community publicconsultation pill winscombe worle children libraryservices Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be spared amid North Somerset Council’s ongoing budget cuts. In 2024, the council announced a 20% reduction in its libraries budget, aiming to … Read More
Charges Proposed for Free Discovery Cards Granting Entry to Bath Attractions Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath discoverycard councilbudget romanbaths localgovernment counciltax savings publicconsultation attractions parking Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which currently allow local residents free admission to popular attractions like the Roman Baths, along with various … Read More
‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath Monday, November 3, 2025 bath schoolstreets traffic childrensafety greenparty council transport publicconsultation cleanair localgovernment Bath is set to introduce its first “school streets” in early 2026, aiming to provide safer, healthier routes for children traveling to and from primary schools. Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering temporary … Read More
Concerns Rise as Yeovil Car Park Developments Threaten Local Businesses Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks masterplan localbusiness somersetcouncil urbandevelopment publicconsultation parking housing regeneration Plans to redevelop key car parks near Yeovil town centre have sparked strong opposition from local representatives and business advocates, who warn the move could severely impact accessibility and trade in the area. Somerset … Read More