Council digital and planning updates: AI bus passes and new applications

Recent council updates show a mix of digital efficiency and planning activity across the region. Wiltshire Council has received new planning applications for a farm shop, café and new homes [1]. Somerset Council has received planning applications in and around Bridgwater for the week of September 6-12 [3]. Meanwhile, Worcestershire council is using artificial intelligence to speed up bus pass applications and improve efficiency [2].