Tuesday, July 29, 2025 somerset council injunction travellers greenacres northcurry planning eviction legal accommodation

Somerset Council has obtained a High Court injunction aimed at preventing additional occupants from settling on the Greenacres travellers’ site located on Oxen Lane in North Curry, near Taunton. Currently, over a dozen … Read More

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 sheptonmallet prison investigation history heritage bonediscovery contraband coveattractions ukprisons archaeology

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a bone in the drains of Shepton Mallet Prison’s exercise yard. During a routine drainage sweep, staff uncovered the bone alongside a cache of smuggled … Read More

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 castlecary housing development somerset backhouse planning affordablehomes railway infrastructure biodiversity

A proposal for an additional 60 homes near Castle Cary’s railway station could soon become a reality, subject to planning approval. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced substantial housing growth, with multiple … Read More

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 somerset send specialneeds education ehcp schools inclusion localprovision council budget

Somerset Council is set to open six new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units in mainstream schools this coming autumn, marking a significant expansion in local provision for children with special needs. … Read More

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 bruton somerset housing development affordable planning nhs environment construction community

Plans to build 49 new homes on the northern edge of Bruton, a charming Somerset town, have been approved by Somerset Council. This development sits adjacent to a forthcoming doctors' surgery and marks the latest residential … Read More

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 wiltshire solarfarm development protests countryside renewableenergy planning infrastructure netzero council

Wiltshire Council has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Lime Down Solar Park, describing it as one of the most damaging developments the county has seen in recent memory. The heated debate unfolded during a full … Read More