Eight-Bedroom HMO Near Bridgwater Bus Station Narrowly Gets Approval Wednesday, March 25, 2026 hmo bridgwater planning development parking residential council neighborhood overdevelopment approval Plans to convert a six-bedroom property at 11 Church Street, near Bridgwater bus station, into an eight-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) have been narrowly approved by Somerset Council. Brown Management Services Ltd … Read More
150 New Homes Approved Near Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory Amid Traffic Concerns Wednesday, March 25, 2026 somerset housing gigafactory development traffic planning council woolavington affordablehousing infrastructure Somerset is set to welcome up to 150 new homes near the £4 billion Agratas gigafactory after local councillors approved outline plans, sparking mixed reactions among residents. The gigafactory, located within the Gravity … Read More
Warning: Foster Carers May Leave Amid Controversial Council Plans Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostering socialwork council restructure support protest unison redundancy familiesfirst bath Controversial proposals to reduce staff within social work teams in Bath and North East Somerset are raising fears that foster carers may abandon their vital roles. At a recent full council meeting on March 19, two foster … Read More
Foster Carers Warn Council Cuts Will Drive Them Away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostercare socialwork restructure protest bath children unison consultation government labour Controversial plans by Bath and North East Somerset Council to cut social work staff are raising alarms that foster carers will be forced to leave, deepening an already critical shortage. Two foster carers spoke at the full … Read More
Somerset Man to Face Retrial Over Mother's Murder Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset murder retrial manslaughter westonzoyland richardbreed brendabreed avonsomerset trial justice A man from Somerset is scheduled to undergo a retrial for the alleged murder of his mother, Brenda Breed. Richard Breed, 62, had previously admitted to manslaughter but denied the charge of murder after 87-year-old Brenda was … Read More
Somerset Man to Face Retrial for Mother's Alleged Murder Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset murder retrial manslaughter richardbreed brendabreed westonzoyland avonsomersetpolice trial family A man from Somerset is set to face a retrial for the alleged murder of his mother after previously pleading not guilty to the charge. Richard Breed, aged 62, had earlier admitted to manslaughter in connection with the death … Read More