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New Bridgwater Flats Prioritise Local Residents Amid Rumours

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Bridgwater’s latest housing project is set to benefit local residents, with 33 new one- and two-bedroom flats scheduled for completion by the end of September. Homes in Somerset has confirmed that these flats, located on the Penlea House site north of Rhode Lane in south-west Bridgwater, will be offered primarily to people with strong ties to the area. Amid circulating social media rumours suggesting the flats would be allocated to “non-locals” or immigrants, a Somerset Council division member has firmly reassured the public that priority will be given to those registered on the Homefinder housing list who either live in Bridgwater or maintain a close connection to the town.