Ofsted Commends Taunton’s Parkfield Primary for Excellence and Compassion Monday, July 14, 2025 ofsted education primary curriculum reading send taunton leadership inclusion wellbeing Parkfield Primary School in Taunton has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, earning high praise from Ofsted following a recent ungraded inspection in May. The inspection confirmed that the school has … Read More
Somerset’s Mendip Hills Named One of the UK’s Most Underrated Staycation Gems Monday, July 14, 2025 mendip somerset staycation exmoor nature caves hiking cycling darksky geology The Mendip Hills in Somerset have been recognized as one of the UK’s top underrated staycation destinations, according to tourism experts at cottages.com. Often described as “Somerset’s best-kept secret,” … Read More
Major Flood Defence Scheme for Bradford-on-Avon Declared Unviable Amid Rising Costs Monday, July 14, 2025 flooding bradford-on-avon environmentagency floodresilience floodmanagement stormbert floodscheme communitypreparedness historicpreservation funding A long-anticipated flood defence project for Bradford-on-Avon has been declared financially unviable due to a sharp increase in estimated costs. The Environment Agency (EA), together with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon … Read More
Chew Magna Gears Up for £100,000 Essential Gas Network Upgrade Monday, July 14, 2025 chewmagna gasupgrade infrastructure community utilities energy hydrogen sustainability safety construction Chew Magna residents are invited to a drop-in session to learn about a vital £100,000 gas network upgrade starting this July. Wales & West Utilities will host the event at Chew Magna Village Hall on Silver Street on … Read More
New Bat Mitigation Strategy Aims to Safeguard Wildlife Amidst Urban Growth Monday, July 14, 2025 bats conservation urbanization wildlife housing mitigation planning wiltshire biodiversity development Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new strategy designed to protect the bat populations in West Wiltshire from the pressures of urban expansion. The Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy, discussed at the council’s … Read More
Village Near Somerset to Gain 88 New Homes After Approval Monday, July 14, 2025 holt housing development planning somerset bewleyhomes community greenspace parishcouncil wiltshire Bewley Homes has received planning permission to develop 88 new houses on the edge of Holt, situated between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham. The approval followed thoughtful revisions to the original plans, which faced … Read More