Somerset residents who have traditionally used Dorset’s household waste recycling centres will now be required to pay fees and book their visits in advance. Dorset Council operates ten recycling centres across the county, …
Somerset residents will now be required to pay to use Dorset’s household waste recycling centres and must book their visit in advance. Dorset Council manages ten recycling centres across the county, including locations at …
Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities as plans for additional industrial units near the M5 motorway have been approved, with construction expected to begin in the coming months. The Peninsula 23 Business Park, …
A push is underway in Bath and North East Somerset to limit the distribution of political campaign leaflets to just two per year, aiming to reduce environmental harm caused by excessive paper use. Independent and Conservative …
Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are advocating for a cap on the number of political leaflets distributed by local politicians, suggesting a strict limit of two leaflets per year. This motion, driven by Independent …
Plans to build a modest solar farm near the Bath Skyline Trail have sparked heated debate ahead of a Bath and North East Somerset Council planning committee vote scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. Dr Alyson Warhurst, who …
This summer, ten streets in Bath city centre will undergo extensive roadworks as part of a major road improvement initiative aimed at enhancing travel and reducing pollution. The project, which commenced on Monday, March 9, …
Taunton has welcomed a new wave of council housing on the site of the former Oxford Inn pub, which closed in 2018. Following the property’s acquisition by Somerset West and Taunton Council, plans were set in motion to replace …
Plans to build 125 homes on a cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton have been decisively rejected, preserving a vital landscape that prevents urban sprawl between Taunton and neighboring villages. The Taunton Deane Core …
A groundbreaking solar farm project near Taunton is poised to become operational by late 2027, promising clean energy for up to 10,500 homes across Somerset. Novus Renewable Services Ltd. secured planning approval from …
Up to eleven new industrial units are set to be constructed on the outskirts of Williton, Somerset, as part of a significant mixed-use development. The Wyndham Estate initially received outline planning permission in November …
Plans for a major solar farm near the sports fields in a growing Somerset village have received initial approval, paving the way for detailed proposals to move ahead. ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, …
Taunton has unveiled its long-awaited ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the growing Orchard Grove development on the A38. This new transport hub encourages residents to leave their cars behind and use efficient bus …
Plans have been unveiled to build up to 360 new homes on land near Frome Rugby Football Club, pending approval from Somerset Council expected by this summer. The development, promoted by Barwood Land, involves approximately …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with an ambitious plan to develop a small hydroelectric power plant located just in front of Pulteney Bridge in the heart of Bath. The council has earmarked £1.85 million …