£100,000 Funding Available to Boost Rural Transport in Southwest England Wednesday, August 13, 2025 rural transport connectivity funding southwest community mobility sustainability netzero pilots Two sub-national transport bodies in Southwest England, Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB, have combined resources to offer up to £100,000 in funding (£50,000 each) to support rural transport initiatives. This … Read More
Josie Gibson’s Eco-Home Renovation Challenges Family Bonds Thursday, August 7, 2025 josiegibson ecohouse offgrid diy somerset family renovation sustainability tvshow stress Josie Gibson, 40, is embarking on an ambitious project to convert her rundown Somerset property into an eco-friendly, mostly off-grid home. The transformation, documented in the upcoming ITV series “Josie Gibson’s Big … Read More
Somerset Historic Villages Secure Future Through New Development Plan Saturday, August 2, 2025 development planning sustainability heritage community transport environment housing referendum somerset Bath & North East Somerset Council has officially approved the High Littleton and Hallatrow Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), setting a clear framework for future development and land use in the parish, which includes … Read More
Somerset Council Secures Lifeline for 82 Vital Bus Routes Saturday, August 2, 2025 somerset busroutes publictransport bsip funding council communities sustainability transport infrastructure sport Somerset Council has made a significant commitment to keep 82 bus routes operational across the county throughout this year, safeguarding essential transportation for commuters, students, and leisure travelers who depend on … Read More
Major Bus Service Changes to Enhance Clarity and Connectivity in Weston-super-Mare Friday, August 1, 2025 weston-super-mare busservices firstbus connectivity timetable publictransport bristol northsomerset sustainability electricbuses sport Significant changes to bus services in Weston-super-Mare and nearby regions will take effect from August 31, aiming to improve route clarity, connectivity, and coverage. FirstBus, in collaboration with North Somerset Council … Read More
Farm Shop Donates Surplus Produce to Combat Hunger and Food Waste in Rural Somerset and Devon Thursday, July 31, 2025 foodwaste communityfridge ruralhunger surplusfood sustainability somerset devon foodsave farmshop climateaction Rumwell Farm Shop, a family-run business located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, is actively addressing food waste and rural hunger by donating surplus fresh produce to the Hemyock Community Fridge. This … Read More