North Somerset may struggle to reach its housing target due to a lack of construction workers. North Somerset Faces Builder Shortage to Meet Ambitious Housing Target North Somerset needs more houses soon. They must find land for them. There may not be enough builders, though. The government wants North Somerset to build lots of homes.…
Plans cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset improve A38. Feedback is being sought. Bristol Airport Road Upgrades Aim to Benefit All A38 Road Users Locals can share thoughts on transport plans. These plans aim to cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset are working together to improve the…
Bristol sees high crime rates, ranking among the most dangerous areas. Police record numerous offenses. Bristol Ranks Among Most Dangerous Places in England and Wales Hey, check this out; Bristol isn’t super safe. It ranks among England and Wales’ most dangerous spots. Police recorded over five million crimes. This happened in the year before September…
Local councils in Somerset will manage parks and street cleaning, empowering communities and aiding the main council’s finances. Somerset Towns Gain Control Of Local Services In Major Shift From April 2025, councils will handle more local tasks. This change affects North Somerset, and it moves decisions closer to the people. This helps the main council…
Locals near Bristol accept thousands of new homes. A councillor advises shaping the plan, not rejecting it. Somerset Village Adjusts to Thousands of New Homes Plan A village near Bristol faces many new homes. A local councillor says people understand this, as North Somerset must find space for over 1,500 homes yearly. A plan proposes…
North Somerset MP celebrates Portishead Line approval after a 25-year campaign. Project to reconnect Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads. Portishead Line Campaign Success North Somerset MP Expresses Pride The Bristol to Portishead railway will reopen. The government finally approved the project, and North Somerset’s MP feels very proud. The scheme was in doubt since last…
Locals defend a councillor asked to resign after taking leave for mental health. A support letter was signed to show support. Somerset Village Backs Councillor Facing Pressure Over Mental Health Backwell locals defend their district councillor. The parish council asked her to resign; this was after she took leave for mental health. Bridget Petty is…
Somerset faces pressure to build thousands of new homes by 2040, sparking debates over green belt development. Thousands of Homes Planned in Somerset Village Amid Housing Target Bristol might grow into North Somerset soon. The government wants lots of new homes built, and these homes could be in North Somerset’s green belt. Imagine new houses…
North Somerset aims to complete the Banwell bypass using funds that expire soon, resolving congestion issues. Banwell Bypass Faces Deadline Pressure for North Somerset Construction North Somerset wants to build a bypass soon. They must use funding before it expires. Banwell has had bad congestion since the 1700s. Traffic goes on a single lane now.…
Daisy, a stolen Labrador, reunited with her owners after eight years, sparking an emotional reunion and highlighting microchipping importance. Stolen Dog Returns Home After Eight Years Reunion Brings Tears Daisy, a labrador, was stolen eight years ago. She vanished from her Norfolk garden in 2017. Dog-nappers took her, and her family thought they’d never see…