Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting Following M5 Roundabout Tree Loss Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity nationalhighways climatechange flooding conservation council reforestation Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting After M5 Roundabout Clearance Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity flooding nationalhighways sustainability climatechange woodland conservation Somerset Council faces renewed calls to ramp up tree planting efforts following the removal of dozens of mature trees near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge. The clearance occurred as part of preparatory work ahead of a … Read More
Somerset Council Saves 100-Year-Old Oak Tree Despite Nearby Home Damage Concerns Friday, May 29, 2026 oak somerset trees subsidence heritage conservation arboriculture frome planning environment A century-old oak tree in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after Somerset Council denied a homeowner’s request to chop it down. The oak, located in the backyard of 5 Collett Way, Frome, stands near a … Read More
Driver Rescued After Car Crashes Into Trees on A361 Near Frome Sunday, February 22, 2026 rescue firefighters accident vehicle trees somerset a361 emergency road safety A driver was trapped inside a vehicle that veered off the A361 and ended up among trees near Selwood, close to Frome, Somerset. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 21. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue … Read More
Four-Day Closure of A38 in North Somerset for Essential Tree Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ash dieback northsomerset roadclosure trees health environment diversion safety A section of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days from Monday, January 12, during the hours of 9am to 3:30pm. This closure is necessary as North Somerset Council undertakes essential … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £2.2 Million by 2029 to Protect County's Trees Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset trees ashdieback treemaintenance highways publicsafety councilfunding diseasecontrol forestry contractor Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £2.2 million over the next four years on maintaining and safeguarding the county’s trees, with a strong focus on tackling the devastating ash dieback disease. In compliance … Read More