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
Mayor Anticipates Imminent Approval for Portishead Railway Reopening Thursday, June 19, 2025 portishead railway bristol transport approval infrastructure funding northsomerset government railprojects The long-awaited reopening of the Portishead Railway may receive official government approval within days, according to West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin. Speaking on ITV’s West Country Debate on Thursday, June 19, … Read More
Newly Licensed Café near Somerset Hospital Now Serving Alcohol Sunday, May 4, 2025 café somerset hospital alcohol license community refreshments residents approval atmosphere The Cosy Café, located on Middle Path in Crewkerne near Somerset hospital, has recently been granted a licence to serve alcohol to its customers. Jason and Louise Moore, the owners, have been given the green light to sell … Read More
Approval for 200 New Homes on Yeovil's Edge Tuesday, April 29, 2025 expansion homes approval development council infrastructure community traffic environment leisure Local councillors have recently given the green light for the construction of nearly 200 new homes on the western edge of Yeovil. The Bunford Park commercial site, which received initial approval in 2011, will finally be … Read More
New City Quarter Development with Hundreds of Homes Set for Approval in Bath Tuesday, April 29, 2025 bath homes development approval planning council urban housing riverside architecture A proposal for a new urban development in Bath is on the verge of receiving the green light, as plans for the construction of over 450 homes on the former Homebase site are set to go before the Bath and North East Somerset … Read More
Expansion of Taunton's Largest Housing Estate Approved Monday, April 28, 2025 taunton housing estate development approval expansion orchard grove homes park phosphates Over 50 new homes have been given the green light for construction in Taunton’s largest housing development, as local councillors have unanimously approved the expansion of Orchard Grove. The development, formerly known … Read More