Frome Residents Offered Chance to Own Saxonvale Regeneration Site Through Community Shares Saturday, January 3, 2026 saxonvale frome regeneration communityshares affordablehousing maydaysaxonvale resonance development localownership somerset Residents of Frome have a unique opportunity to become part-owners of the Saxonvale regeneration site through a newly launched community share scheme. The initiative, led by Mayday Saxonvale, aims to bring new life to the … Read More
Council Says Government 'Forced Our Hand' to Build on Greenbelt Land Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing northsomerset development planning sustainability government affordablehousing transportation environment sport North Somerset Council has expressed frustration, stating that the government has effectively “forced our hand” by mandating increased housing targets that compel development on protected greenbelt land. The council’s latest … Read More
Somerset Council Likely to Let Appeal Pass on 112 New Taunton Homes Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure traffic council affordablehousing Somerset Council may decide not to defend an appeal over plans for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge after councillors indicated they would have approved the development if given more time to consider it. The proposed … Read More
Somerset Council Likely to Forego Appeal on 112-Home Development in Taunton Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure environment transport affordablehousing Somerset Council has indicated it may not oppose an appeal seeking approval for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge, after councillors acknowledged they would have approved the development if given more time to consider … Read More
Bath's UNESCO Status Prioritized Over Housing Needs, Labour Opposition Claims Monday, December 22, 2025 bath housing unesco labour development affordablehousing council community planning students Labour councillors in Bath and North East Somerset Council are calling for a thorough assessment of the economic implications tied to Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status. They argue that the council’s current approach … Read More
Bath UNESCO Status Prioritized Over Housing Needs, Labour Councillors Criticize Monday, December 22, 2025 bath unesco housing development localplan affordablehousing council labour students community Labour councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council have voiced concerns that the council is prioritizing Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status over the urgent need for new homes. They argue that the local … Read More