Everything We Know So Far About Somerset Council’s 2026 Budget Monday, January 19, 2026 finance budget counciltax somerset localgovernment funding savings devolution regeneration infrastructure As March 11—the legal deadline for all UK local authorities to set their budgets—draws near, Somerset Council is tackling a complex financial situation. Councils must balance their books annually, often relying on council tax … Read More
World War Two Bomb Site in Somerset Approved for 27 New Homes Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset castlecary abri worldwartwo unexplodedbomb housingdevelopment planninginspectorate luftwaffe affordablehousing milllane Plans to build 27 new homes on a site in Somerset, rumored to contain an unexploded World War Two bomb, have been approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The development, located at Foxes Run near Bridgewater Buildings on the … Read More
Somerset Site with Alleged Unexploded WWII Bomb Approved for 27 New Homes Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset castlecary wwii bomb planning affordablehousing development construction abri localhistory The contentious development of 27 new homes is set to proceed on a site in Somerset believed by some locals to contain an unexploded World War Two bomb. The Planning Inspectorate has granted approval, finalizing plans to … Read More
Homeowner’s Extension Sparks Objections Amid Mosque Rumours Monday, January 19, 2026 homeowners planning extensions weston-super-mare rumours religion construction approval objections localcouncil A planning application to expand a home in Weston-super-Mare was met with numerous objections after rumours circulated that the homeowner was “secretly building a mosque.” Ritesh Raj addressed North Somerset Council’s … Read More
Homeowner Faces Objections Over Rumor of 'Secret Mosque' During Home Extension Plans Monday, January 19, 2026 planning objections rumours mosque extension weston-super-mare misinformation religion council construction Ritesh Raj’s proposal to expand his bungalow at 101 Ebdon Road, Weston-super-Mare, was met with numerous objections fueled by unfounded rumors that he was “secretly building a mosque.” The planned development, which involved … Read More
Somerset MPs Call on Government to Avert 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset mps counciltax funding localgovernment budget ruralareas socialcare government taxincrease Somerset’s Members of Parliament have united to press the central government for additional funding aimed at preventing an 11% rise in council tax. The Somerset Council is set to finalize its budget on February 25, facing a … Read More