Campaigners Urge More Permanent Flood Pumps on Somerset Levels Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumping environment infrastructure flooddefense sustainability community drainage climate Somerset’s internal drainage boards are intensifying efforts to persuade the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps across the Somerset Levels. This push comes in response to the severe flooding … Read More
Bath Council Faces Pressure to Abandon Net Zero Housebuilding Standards Wednesday, March 25, 2026 netzero bath sustainability planning environment housing energy carbon council policy Bath and North East Somerset Council, known for enforcing some of the country’s strictest energy efficiency standards in new housing, may soon be compelled to abandon its “net zero” building requirements. These regulations … Read More
Grove Park Café in Weston-super-Mare Seeks New Team to Revitalize Historic Venue Wednesday, March 25, 2026 grovepark westonsupermare café entrepreneurship community heritage sustainability localproduce parkrevitalization hospitality Grove Park Café, nestled within the Victorian Grade II listed Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare, is searching for passionate entrepreneurs to take over its operation. This opportunity comes as part of North Somerset … Read More
Construction of 185 New Homes in Yeovil to Commence Following Legal Approval Tuesday, March 24, 2026 yeovil housing construction development abbeymanor somerset planning affordable infrastructure sustainability Construction of 185 new homes in Yeovil is set to start in the coming months after the necessary legal agreements were finalized between the developer and Somerset Council. The Abbey Manor Group has been developing the … Read More
Somerset Residents to Pay for Using Dorset Recycling Centres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset dorset recycling waste charges environment flytipping accessibility sustainability travel Somerset residents will now be required to pay to use Dorset’s household waste recycling centres and must book their visit in advance. Dorset Council manages ten recycling centres across the county, including locations at … Read More
Somerset Residents Face Charges and Booking Requirements at Dorset Recycling Centres Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset dorset recycling charges booking waste environment flytipping sustainability localgovernment Somerset residents who have traditionally used Dorset’s household waste recycling centres will now be required to pay fees and book their visits in advance. Dorset Council operates ten recycling centres across the county, … Read More