‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
Bath Council Proposes £1.85m Investment in Hydropower Plant Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy environment carbonneutrality council avonriver infrastructure sustainability development Bath and North East Somerset Council is planning to allocate £1.85 million to develop detailed plans for a hydroelectric power plant situated prominently in front of Pulteney Bridge. This initiative aims to modernize the … Read More
Bath Council Allocates £1.85m for Hydropower Plant Proposal Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy hydroelectric environment sustainability decarbonisation infrastructure avon climateaction Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with an ambitious plan to develop a small hydroelectric power plant located just in front of Pulteney Bridge in the heart of Bath. The council has earmarked £1.85 million … Read More
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
Somerset Residents Urged to Share Views on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project by Easter Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset tidallagoon renewableenergy coastalprotection publicconsultation cleanpower infrastructure environment community investment Somerset residents have until early April to provide their input on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project—a proposed tidal lagoon between Minehead and Watchet designed to harness the Bristol Channel’s tidal power for … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Prime Minister Meeting on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project Monday, January 12, 2026 tidallagoon renewableenergy somerset infrastructure cleanenergy hinkleypoint economicdevelopment solarenergy transportation government sport Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has formally requested a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss an ambitious tidal lagoon project in her constituency. The £11 billion … Read More