Why We Should Embrace Solar Panel Projects in Bath Without Complaints Sunday, January 25, 2026 climate solar renewable environment bath sustainability conservation greenenergy heritage noise Many people want to protect the environment—until it becomes even slightly inconvenient. Councils, businesses, and politicians tasked with addressing climate change often face backlash because their efforts seem to ask for no … Read More
Revised Plans Unveiled for 49 New Homes Near Castle Cary Railway Station Saturday, January 24, 2026 castlecary housing development somerset backhouse railwaystation planning sustainability biodiversity infrastructure A new proposal to build 49 homes near Castle Cary railway station has been submitted by Backhouse Housing, marking a revision from initial plans for 60 homes. This development, situated on Burfitt Road opposite a planned … Read More
Impact of Parking Charges on Small Businesses Overlooked by Council Friday, January 23, 2026 parking business emissions council midsomernorton radstock charges economy vibrancy sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has not conducted any focused studies on how new parking charges are affecting small businesses in Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Last year, the council introduced emissions-based parking … Read More
South West's 'Most Labour' Village Councillor Quits Party Citing Government U-Turns Thursday, January 22, 2026 labour councillor independence paulton politics localgovernment uturns sustainability leadership elections Grant Johnson, a councillor representing the historic coal mining village of Paulton in Bath and North East Somerset, has announced his departure from the Labour Party, blaming “constant U-turns” and a lack of clear strategic … Read More
Former Bridgwater Pub Site Faces Appeal to Build Nine New Homes Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bridgwater development housing appeal planning somerset redevelopment architecture sustainability residential The former Three Crowns pub site in Bridgwater has the potential to be transformed into nine new homes, pending the outcome of a current appeal. Located at 15 St. Mary Street in the town centre, the pub closed its doors in … Read More
Council Says Government 'Forced Our Hand' to Build on Greenbelt Land Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing northsomerset development planning sustainability government affordablehousing transportation environment sport North Somerset Council has expressed frustration, stating that the government has effectively “forced our hand” by mandating increased housing targets that compel development on protected greenbelt land. The council’s latest … Read More