Bridgwater School Unveils Eco-Friendly IT Hub to Empower Digital Learning Saturday, December 6, 2025 chiltontrinity bridgwater itsuite sustainability education technology digitallearning futuratrust innovation environment Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater has officially opened a state-of-the-art IT suite that blends innovative technology with an eco-conscious design to create a dynamic learning environment. Featuring 60 high-spec computers, … Read More
Plans Approved for 24 New Homes Near Glastonbury Tor After Successful Appeal Wednesday, December 3, 2025 glastonbury development planning affordablehousing glastonburytor mendip somerset homes appeal sustainability Plans to build up to 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor have been approved following a successful planning appeal, reversing a previous refusal by Somerset Council. Elan Homes is already developing the Avalon estate, … Read More
What to Do if Your New Red Recycling Bag Is Falling Apart Monday, December 1, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council environment sustainability plastics packaging replacement damage North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports emerged that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” Introduced to encourage better recycling habits, these bags have unfortunately led to … Read More
Finances 'Red' Across Councils as SEND and Social Care Debts Soar Monday, December 1, 2025 send finances councils audit sustainability deficit socialcare northsomerset budget government Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. … Read More
Thousands of Somerset Homes Safeguarded by Major Reservoir Upgrades Saturday, November 29, 2025 somerset flooding reservoirs environmentagency floodprotection infrastructure watermanagement engineering sustainability resilience Thousands of homes across Somerset will benefit from enhanced flood protection following the completion of major upgrades to three critical reservoirs on the Somerset Levels and Moors. These improvements, initiated in 2022 by … Read More
Farmers Face Closure Threat as Land Use Conflicts Endanger Food Security Saturday, November 29, 2025 farming foodsecurity landuse agriculture policy inheritance dairy sustainability climate somerset Britain’s food security hangs in the balance as conflicting land use demands and unclear government policies threaten the future of family farms. During a Westminster Hall debate on November 18, MPs warned that unless … Read More