Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo weston-super-mare planning redevelopment grandcentralhotel housing council controversy regeneration accommodation

In a tightly contested decision, councillors in Weston-super-Mare voted by a single vote to approve plans for a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite strong objections from council planning officers. The … Read More

Monday, April 20, 2026 bridgwater somerset community investment prideinplace regeneration deprivation localgovernment participation development

Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to propose community projects to benefit from a substantial £20 million investment over the next decade. This funding is part of phase two of the UK government’s Pride in Place … Read More

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Construction is set to accelerate at Somerset’s Gravity enterprise zone with the imminent start of the first phase of a new ring road surrounding the ambitious £4bn gigafactory project. Agratas, the company behind this major … Read More

Monday, April 20, 2026 somerset surfacedressing highways maintenance roadsafety potholes transportation keilybros infrastructure summerworks sport

Somerset Council is set to enhance nearly 100 roads across the county this summer through an extensive surface dressing programme. This maintenance effort aims to protect the road network, improve driving conditions, and … Read More

Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo bridgwater overdevelopment planning housing somerset regeneration parking council development

Local councillors have refused plans to expand a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on a busy residential street in Bridgwater. The application, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, sought to increase the … Read More

Sunday, April 19, 2026 bathcity dorkingwanderers football victory goalkeeper sports relegation matchreport nonleague season sport

Relegated Bath City delivered a stunning performance to claim their first away win of 2026, defeating second-placed Dorking Wanderers and ending a 13-game road winless run. Goals by Matt Bowman, Alex Fisher, and Donovan … Read More