Residents Renew Opposition to Proposed ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Facility in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 frome battery energy storage fire safety planning appeal environment community Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity … Read More
Village to Contest Demolition of Controversial Brutalist Church Friday, August 15, 2025 church brutalism conservation bath demolition architecture housing heritage planning community Residents of Northend, a village near Bath, are preparing to challenge the recent planning permission granted to demolish the Church of the Good Shepherd, an emblematic brutalist building, to make way for new housing. … Read More
Live Update: Concern Grows for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl from Taunton Thursday, August 14, 2025 missing taunton childsafety plymouth search police alert disappearance urgent community A 12-year-old girl has gone missing from Taunton, prompting urgent searches and community concern. Officials are currently investigating the possibility that she may have traveled to Plymouth. Local police are appealing for …
My Neighbour's Request to Move My Car Left Me Speechless Thursday, August 14, 2025 parking neighbour dispute street homeowners law publicroad courtesy conflict community Living on streets with limited or tricky parking can be a daily struggle. Over time, residents often get used to parking in a particular spot near their homes. So when a neighbour asks you to move your car from your usual … Read More
How Castle Cary is Transforming: A Look at Its Past, Present, and Future Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community infrastructure affordability planning growth Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have seen significant transformations, and Castle Cary is no exception. As the county anticipates a new Local Plan, the prospect of more housing developments looms large for … Read More
How Castle Cary is Growing: Past Changes and Future Prospects for Somerset’s Characterful Town Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community planning infrastructure affordablehousing environment Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have undergone significant transformations. With a new Local Plan forthcoming, the prospect of additional housing developments looms large across the county’s communities. … Read More