A small village in Somerset is set to expand with the addition of up to 38 new homes and a convenience store after local councillors approved revised plans. South West Strategic Developments initially proposed 46 homes and a …
Local councillors have approved plans for up to 38 new homes and a convenience store on the outskirts of Othery, a small village in Somerset. The development by South West Strategic Developments was initially proposed to …
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves across the UK, councils are exploring practical ways to make urban spaces more comfortable. One simple yet effective idea resurfacing is the return of traditional …
As climate change drives increasingly severe heatwaves, local councils are considering a return to a classic architectural feature to help cool public spaces: shop awnings. This idea, proposed by Duncan Hounsell, former chair …
Nestled in the heart of Somerset, a charming village known for its scenic beauty has long struggled with severe traffic congestion. Now, a £105 million infrastructure project is underway to ease the bottleneck and restore the …
Nestled in the heart of Somerset, a picturesque village known for its natural beauty is facing a significant challenge: severe traffic congestion. To address this issue and improve the quality of life for residents and …
A growing concern has emerged in the North Somerset village of Long Ashton, where residents and their MP, Sadik Al-Hassan, are urging for the return of a local railway station. It has been 85 years since trains last stopped …
North Somerset Council is set to sell its Castlewood office complex in Clevedon to Avon and Somerset Police for £7.5 million, a significant discount from the £12.6 million the council originally paid in 2010. Councillors will …
North Somerset Council is set to sell its Castlewood office complex in Clevedon to Avon and Somerset Police for £7.5 million, significantly below the £12.6 million it paid in 2010. Councillors will decide on the proposed sale …
A small business park in central Bath is undergoing a subtle transformation into a growing student campus, prompting worries from local representatives. Developers are converting Berkeley House, an office block on The Square …
A new high-speed ferry linking Southwest England and South Wales via the Bristol Channel is gaining momentum, with supporters optimistic it could be operational by 2030. The proposed route between Ilfracombe in North Devon …
A landmark new report has reinforced support for a high-speed, hydrogen-powered ferry linking the South West of England and South Wales across the Bristol Channel—potentially transforming travel and commerce between the …
More than 15 jobs have been secured as a cherished Somerset engineering business, long favored by the Royal Family, has been saved from the brink of collapse. SFM Technology Ltd, a historic fruit machinery company that had …
Since the introduction of new waste management rules in October, Bath’s central business district has seen 41 fines issued to establishments failing to comply. Bath and North East Somerset Council, led by the Liberal …
Since the introduction of new bin regulations in October, Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued 41 fixed penalty notices to businesses in central Bath for breaching waste disposal rules. These regulations, …