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Plans for a controversial housing estate on Farleigh Farm fields in Backwell, Bristol, have been submitted to North Somerset Council by Persimmon Homes Severn Valley.
Staff at Bristol’s longest-established fertility clinic are pooling their waste resources to create a valuable regular contribution to Bristol Children’s Scrapstore - and avoiding excess items going to landfill at the same time.
Priscilla Hall, Head of the Green Energy Sector at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, considers how farmers and landowners are continuing to embrace green energy diversification and outlines some key tips to consider when diversifying in green energy for the first time or upgrading existing technology.
The “bold re-imagining” of the former chocolate factory in Bristol’s Greenbank has resulted in the scheme scooping the highly-coveted Transformation Award in the 2022 Bristol Property Awards.
Bristol Memorial Woodlands is to hold a candlelit service of remembrance on Sunday October 30 to mark All Souls Day, when people remember loved ones who have departed.
Dorset Council has recorded its highest number of barn owl chicks yet in its annual monitoring of barn owl boxes at council farms in Dorset.
Dorset Council’s plans to increase the number of public charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) in Dorset are now underway, with the first new charging unit installed in Sherborne this month.
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future.
A unique series of free nature walks that help people deal with bereavement is being launched at a woodland burial venue near Bristol.
Bristol-based lawyers at Osborne Clarke have advised specialist alternative asset manager Gresham House on its acquisition of two fully-permitted solar and battery energy storage projects in the UK from global energy provider, Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”).
Bristol hoteliers have broadly welcomed news that the city’s Clean Air Zone will begin in November, providing a welcome boost to their businesses in an increasingly greener, cleaner world.
A planning Inspector has ruled that 125 houses can be built on farm fields in Backwell with the demolition of two houses on the A370 to provide access.
Youngsters selected by four Weston-super-Mare primary schools travelled in comfort to enjoy a walk on the wild side, thanks to a helping hand from Bakers Dolphin.
The Taunton office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has undergone a transformative and sustainable refurbishment – creating a low carbon environment fit for the new era of hybrid working.
Westerleigh Group has reinforced its commitment to a sustainable future by becoming the headline sponsor for the Good Funeral Awards which take place in September.
Bristol-based lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised Bluefield Partners LLP on the acquisition of an 80MW battery storage portfolio by Bluefield Solar Income Fund.
Taunton law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has joined forces with other local businesses to launch a new initiative aimed at improving and protecting the environment in and around the Taunton area.
Around 150 people packed into the Backwell Parish Hall in North Somerset to question plans by North Somerset Council to build 1,120 new homes in the village by 2038.
A planning inquiry heard from people who live in Backwell that they see Farleigh Fields – a piece of agricultural land leading up to the village church -= as vital to the well-being of residents.
