North Somerset’s High Court Defeat in Flood Zone Housing Dispute Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planning floodrisk housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon appeal yatton statutoryreview North Somerset Council’s legal attempt to block housing development on vulnerable flood plains has been overturned by the High Court in a ruling described as “nationally significant.” In March 2025, Persimmon secured planning … Read More
North Somerset's Legal Challenge Over Flood Zone Housing Development Overturned by High Court Monday, June 22, 2026 northsomerset floodzone planningpermission housingdevelopment highcourt persimmon yatton floodrisk affordablehousing biodiversity North Somerset Council’s high-profile legal attempt to block a housing development on flood plains has been overturned by the High Court. The decision marks a significant moment that could influence how future planning … Read More
Council Urges Residents to Stop Painting St George’s Cross Over Road Markings Thursday, August 28, 2025 northsomerset council stgeorgescross roadsafety civicpride highways legal community yatton transport North Somerset Council has issued a clear warning to residents: stop painting the St George’s Cross over road markings. While the council recognizes and values civic pride, it emphasizes that such expressions must be done … Read More
Growing Concerns for Missing Vulnerable Pensioner Saturday, August 2, 2025 missing vulnerable pensioner police appeal wrington yatton search safety community Update: Paul has been found safe and is now reunited with his family. Avon and Somerset Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating Paul, an 81-year-old vulnerable pensioner who has gone … Read More
Fight launched to stop 190 homes being built in flood zone Thursday, May 22, 2025 flooding planning development housing yatton floodzone localplan northsomerset appeal persimmon North Somerset Council has taken its fight to the High Court in a bid to overturn a planning inspector’s decision allowing the construction of 190 homes on flood-prone land in Yatton. The contested site lies within flood zone … Read More