Thousands of New Homes in Somerset Could Begin Construction from November 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset housing development phosphates environment planning construction pollution regulation realestate Plans for thousands of new homes in Somerset, long stalled due to a phosphates pollution crisis, could finally move forward starting November 2026. The issue, which has affected planning permissions across the region, centers … Read More
Extra £174.50 TV Licences Now Required for Some UK Second Homes Thursday, February 5, 2026 tvlicence ukhomes secondhome licencefee bbciplayer livetv caravans streaming feeincrease regulation As of April 2025, the TV Licence fee in the UK has increased to £174.50 per year. This licence is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV broadcasts, including streaming platforms like Netflix, … Read More
Dogwalkers in Bath Face Up to £1,000 Fine for Letting Pets Off Lead in Cemeteries Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath dogwalking fines cemeteries pspo dogfouling publicsafety council consultation regulation Dog owners in Bath could soon be fined up to £1,000 for allowing their pets off the lead within local cemeteries. This comes as Bath and North East Somerset Council considers introducing a public space protection order (PSPO) … Read More
Hinkley Point C Contractor Faces Enforcement Notice Over Major Fire Safety Failures Tuesday, December 2, 2025 fire safety regulation hinkleypointc onr construction bylorjv nuclear inspection enforcement A fire enforcement notice has been issued to Bylor JV, the contractor responsible for main civil engineering works at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site, after inspectors uncovered serious fire safety shortcomings. … Read More
Hinkley Point C Contractor Faces Enforcement Notice Over Fire Safety Failings Tuesday, December 2, 2025 hinkley safety fire onr construction regulation nuclear inspection bylor enforcement A fire enforcement notice has been issued to Bylor JV, the contractor responsible for major civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C, following the identification of serious fire safety shortcomings at the nuclear power … Read More
Prime Minister Commits to Urgent Action Following Pharmacy Scandal in Somerset Saturday, November 29, 2025 pharmacy scandal legislation government healthcare regulation pharmacies funding staff patients Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed swift action in response to the ongoing Jhoots Pharmacy scandal, which has seen staff left unpaid and vulnerable patients deprived of essential medications across Somerset and beyond. … Read More