Unanimous Support for Zero-Carbon New Town at Hicks Gate Between Bristol and Keynsham Thursday, June 11, 2026 hicksgate bristol keynsham zerocarbon newtown sustainability housing infrastructure weca transport Leaders from across the West of England have unanimously endorsed plans to develop a pioneering new town at Hicks Gate, situated between Bristol and Keynsham. This visionary project aims to create a vibrant, zero-carbon … Read More
100 New Homes Near M5 to Deliver £3.2m Investment in Somerset Services Thursday, June 11, 2026 housing somerest creechstmichael bellway celticgardens affordablehousing infrastructure education sustainability m5 A significant boost to local services near the M5 in Somerset is set to come from a new housing development delivering over £3.2 million in community funding. Originally granted outline planning permission on appeal in … Read More
100 New Homes Near M5 in Somerset to Fund £3.2m for Local Services Thursday, June 11, 2026 homes somerset bellway affordable education infrastructure development sustainability creech housing A new housing development near the M5 in Somerset is set to deliver over £3.2 million in investment for local community services. Bellway South West has commenced construction on Celtic Gardens, a 100-home estate in Creech … Read More
New Campsite Near M5 in Somerset Approved After Successful Appeal Wednesday, June 10, 2026 somerset campsite planning appeal biodiversity sustainability phosphates ruraltourism landscaping development A new campsite will be constructed near the M5 in Somerset following a successful appeal by Anthony Ormerod and Cosy Barn Holidays Ltd. Previously, Mr. Ormerod’s application for a campsite on Dipford Road in Trull … Read More
Villagers Urge Authorities to Save Crucial Bus Service Linking Rural Chew Valley to Bristol Tuesday, June 9, 2026 chewvalley bristol busservice publictransport ruralcommunities sustainability weca campaign chemotherapy petition sport Villagers around Bristol have made a heartfelt plea to keep the vital X91 bus service running, emphasizing its importance as the only public transport link connecting North East Somerset’s Chew Valley to the city. A petition, … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting After M5 Roundabout Clearance Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity flooding nationalhighways sustainability climatechange woodland conservation Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a … Read More