Martin Clunes Faces Setback in Battle Over Neighbours’ Traveller Site Plans Wednesday, November 5, 2025 martinclunes travellersite planningdispute floodrisk dorset newagetravellers mobilehome legalbattle landuse neighbours Martin Clunes has encountered a significant setback in his ongoing efforts to stop his neighbours, described as ‘hippies,’ from establishing a permanent traveller site next to his property. The actor, famous for … Read More
New Primary School in Chard Offers 'Incredible Opportunity' Amid Consultation Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard education primaryschool holyroodacademy development consultation schoolplanning community housing somerset Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Launches £350,000 Campaign for Essential Repairs Wednesday, November 5, 2025 church keynsham restoration fundraising community repairs historic preservation events architecture A historic church at the heart of Keynsham, originally opened in 1835 as a Baptist place of worship, is embarking on a vital fundraising campaign to secure £350,000 for urgent repairs. The Grade II listed building on High … Read More
Historic Keynsham Church Faces Closure Without £350k Restoration Fund Wednesday, November 5, 2025 keynsham church restoration fundraising community heritage repairs baptist supportgroups civic Keynsham Baptist Church, a treasured Grade II listed building at the heart of the town since 1835, urgently needs £350,000 to fund essential repairs and prevent closure. Originally established as a place of worship, the … Read More
Affordable Housing Drastically Reduced in Revised Plans for 323 Bridgwater Homes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 bridgwater housing affordablehomes planning development persimmon homes somerset council infrastructure Revised proposals for a major housing development south of the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater have seen a significant reduction in the number of affordable homes planned. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, which received outline … Read More
Affordable Homes Cut in Revised Plans for Bridgwater Development Wednesday, November 5, 2025 bridgwater housing affordablehomes development persimmon planning somerset council transport education Revised plans for a major housing development in Bridgwater reveal a sharp reduction in affordable homes, sparking concerns among local councils and residents. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley originally won outline planning … Read More