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24 Empty Homes Near A303 Poised for Occupation by Year-End Friday, March 20, 2026 housing martock stonewater somerset legal construction affordable access delay development Twenty-four newly built homes in the village of Martock, located near the A303, could finally welcome residents before the end of the year if ongoing legal matters are resolved swiftly. Stonewater Housing Association secured … Read More
Council’s Library Cuts Spark Community Division and Concerns Over Impact on Vulnerable Residents Friday, February 27, 2026 libraries somerset cuts community council funding deprivation access equality services Library closures and reductions in opening hours across Somerset have ignited tensions, with some councillors warning that these cuts are “pitting one community against the other.” This week, North Somerset Council voted to … Read More
Campaign Launched for a New Health Centre in Bath Friday, January 2, 2026 health bath twerton nhs gp campaign deprivation healthcare access community The Member of Parliament for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has initiated a campaign to establish a new NHS health centre in Twerton, Bath. The proposed centre would operate for twelve hours daily, six days a week, aiming to alleviate … Read More
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