Transport Campaigners Urge Developer to Deliver Vital ‘Missing Link’ in Wells Walking and Cycling Route Thursday, July 17, 2025 wells strawberryline cycling walking transport development somerset pathway planning sustainability Transport campaigners in Somerset have called on major developer Stonewater to incorporate a crucial segment of a walking and cycling route into their planned redevelopment of the Wells Rugby Club site on Charter Way. The … Read More
Somerset's Parks and Green Spaces Shine Among the World's Best Thursday, July 17, 2025 somerset greenflag parks greenspaces environment community sustainability recreation conservation nature Somerset is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 21 of its parks and green spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status. This prestigious recognition highlights the county’s commitment to maintaining … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Cycle-friendly Bath groups urged to act fast before free kit runs out Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cycling bath community sustainability transport charity infrastructure health wellbeing environment Small businesses and community groups across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to act quickly to secure free bike stands, thanks to an expanding charity-led initiative aimed at enhancing cycling infrastructure … Read More
Bath and Cambridge Advocate for Tourist Tax Powers to Manage Visitor Impact Tuesday, July 15, 2025 bath cambridge tourism tax localgovernment sustainability visitoreconomy heritage socioeconomic infrastructure Councillors in Bath are set to vote on Thursday regarding a proposal to introduce a local tourist tax aimed at managing the city’s heavy visitor numbers. Bath attracts approximately six million tourists annually, making it … Read More
Huge £3.5m Investment in Walking, Cycling, and Wheeling Projects Across the West of England Tuesday, July 15, 2025 investment cycling walking wheeling infrastructure active-travel westofengland transport sustainability community The West of England is set to boost its commitment to sustainable, active travel with an additional £3.5 million investment in walking, cycling, and wheeling projects. This significant funding will support a range of … Read More