The 20 Largest Housing Developments Approved in Somerset for 2025 Friday, December 19, 2025 somerset housing development planning construction infrastructure phosphates appeals localplan communities Over the past year, Somerset has approved more than 3,600 new homes across its 20 largest development sites. Despite longstanding challenges—including pandemic disruptions, financial viability concerns, and environmental … Read More
Somerset Faces “Astronomical” Challenge to Build 75,000 Homes by 2045 Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan neighbourhoodplans development planning government communities rural infrastructure The government’s directive for Somerset to build an overwhelming 75,000 new homes over the next 20 years has sparked concern among local councillors and residents, who warn the target is unrealistic and risks ignoring local … Read More
Somerset's Top Seven Places to Live Revealed in Acclaimed Style Guide Saturday, October 18, 2025 somerset lifestyle living communities towns villages muddystilettos 2026 realestate qualityoflife The 2026 edition of Muddy Stilettos, the renowned lifestyle magazine, has spotlighted the best places to live across the UK — and Somerset shines with seven towns and villages making the prestigious list. Celebrated for its … Read More
Council to Purchase 15 Homes to Tackle Emergency Housing Needs Friday, October 17, 2025 somerset council housing emergency accommodation socialhousing affordable investment communities underspend Somerset Council has announced plans to purchase 15 council homes dedicated to emergency accommodation, using a £3.3 million underspend from its Housing Revenue Account. This investment aims to alleviate the pressure caused … Read More
Somerset’s Bridgwater Awarded £20 Million to Revitalize Deprived Neighborhoods Wednesday, October 1, 2025 bridgwater somerset regeneration funding communities deprivation investment government revitalization neighbourhoods Bridgwater, the only town in the Somerset Council area selected for phase two of the government’s Pride in Place programme, has secured £20 million to invest in revitalizing its most deprived neighborhoods over the next … Read More
Somerset's Best Places to Live Revealed, Featuring a New Top Town Saturday, September 20, 2025 somerset lifestyle towns communities realestate residents amenities countryside ranking local Muddy Stilettos, the renowned luxury lifestyle website, has released its highly anticipated list of the best places to live in Somerset. This year’s rankings highlight a new town that has claimed the top spot, reflecting the … Read More