Bridgwater’s Rising HMO Crisis: Calls for Greater Local Powers Amid Construction Boom Sunday, July 12, 2026 bridgwater hmos somerset housing council construction hinkley development legislation socialhousing Bridgwater is grappling with a significant increase in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting local MP Sir Ashley Fox to press the government for enhanced powers to help Somerset Council manage the situation. HMOs, … Read More
Quiet Taunton Street Transformed into Dusty Construction Zone as Residents Brace for Years of Disruption Thursday, July 9, 2026 taunton construction dust housing environment residents development bloorhomes wildlife noise Residents of a once-peaceful street in Taunton are enduring what they describe as “five more years of torture” due to escalating construction activity nearby. The work is part of a large development project on the … Read More
Quiet Taunton Street Transformed into Construction Zone as Residents Endure Years of Disruption Thursday, July 9, 2026 taunton construction dust environment bloorhomes housing staplegrove wildlife community development Residents of a normally peaceful street in Taunton are bracing for “five more years of torture” as construction accelerates on hundreds of new homes nearby. The Staplegrove West development, also known as Quantock … Read More
Quiet Taunton Street Transformed into Construction Zone as Residents Brace for Years of Disruption Thursday, July 9, 2026 taunton construction housing bloorhomes staplegrove environment dust wildlife noise community Residents of a once tranquil street in Taunton are now enduring what they describe as “five more years of torture,” as construction intensifies on a major new housing development nearby. The Staplegrove West site, … Read More
New Crossroads Could Pave Way for 252 Homes in Yeovil Wednesday, July 8, 2026 yeovil housing development crossroads bloorhomes infrastructure somersets planning construction environment Work may soon commence on a new crossroads along a busy road in Yeovil, potentially unlocking the construction of 252 new homes. Yeovil LVA LLP secured outline planning permission on appeal in March 2024 for a housing … Read More
Damaged Gas Main Closes Key Somerset Road Monday, July 6, 2026 gasmain somerset roadclosure repairs infrastructure traffic emergency safety construction transport A damaged gas main has forced the closure of a major road in Somerset, causing significant disruption for local residents and commuters. Repair crews are currently on-site working to fix the issue as quickly and safely as …