Government ‘Forced Our Hand’ to Build on Greenbelt, Says North Somerset Council Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing development northsomerset government planning sustainability affordable housingtarget transport North Somerset Council has revealed that the government’s increased housing targets have compelled them to allocate land within the Bristol green belt for new housing developments. The council’s draft local plan proposes … Read More
Council Secures Refund Over Faulty Recycling Bags That Crumbled Wednesday, December 31, 2025 recycling recyclingbags northsomerset wastemanagement refund plasticrecycling publicservices bags environment sustainability North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began falling apart shortly after distribution. Following a positive trial involving 6,000 households in late … Read More
Council Secures Refund After Faulty Recycling Bags Fall Apart Wednesday, December 31, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement council recyclingbags refund environment sustainability community publicservices North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began to disintegrate shortly after being distributed to households. Following a successful trial in late … Read More
Woman Saves Over £600 a Month Living on a Canal Boat but Warns of Challenges Monday, December 29, 2025 canalboat boatlife alternativehousing budgeting offgrid sustainability womeninbusiness boating lifestyle waterconservation After years of renting, moving frequently, and even experiencing homelessness, Emily Souter Johnson found a unique way to save over £600 a month — by living on a canal boat. In April 2018, the 43-year-old fulfilled a lifelong … Read More
Garden Centre Triumphs with Enchanting Eco-Friendly Christmas Displays Thursday, December 25, 2025 christmas gardencentre sustainability ecofriendly awards brimsmore thegardensgroup displays festive creativity Yeovil’s Brimsmore Gardens has woven Christmas magic and environmental care into a dazzling display that has earned it the National Champion title in the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Christmas Display Competition. … Read More
Garden Centre Triumphs Nationally with Enchanting Eco-Friendly Christmas Displays Thursday, December 25, 2025 christmas gardencentre brimsmore sustainability awards displays ecofriendly thegardensgroup festive creativity Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has dazzled the country by clinching the coveted National Champion title in the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Christmas Display Competition. This prestigious accolade recognizes its … Read More