The South West Village Turned Ghost Estate After Eight Years of Abandonment Tuesday, March 3, 2026 calstock housing ghostestate socialhousing cornwall affordablehomes development council construction community For eight long years, a once-promising new housing estate in Calstock has remained eerily empty, earning the label of a “ghost estate.” The development, consisting of 33 newly built houses, lies unfinished and … Read More
South West Village Becomes 'Ghost Estate' After Eight Years of Abandonment Tuesday, March 3, 2026 calstock cornwall housing ghostestate affordablehousing socialhousing development council planning construction In the picturesque village of Calstock, frustration is mounting among locals as a once-promising housing development has stood empty and incomplete for eight years. The so-called “ghost estate” of 33 newly built … Read More
Carlton Street Car Park Faces Structural Risk Due to Electric Vehicle Weight Amid Council Losses Saturday, February 28, 2026 carpark electricvehicles northsomerset council westonsupermare lease infrastructure repairs losses construction Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare is at risk of structural failure if too many electric vehicles (EVs) occupy its currently closed upper levels. North Somerset Council, tied into a lease until 2058, refers to the … Read More
Yeovil College Unveils State-of-the-Art Construction Centre in £60 Million Revamp Friday, February 27, 2026 yeovil college construction education training facilities students industry vocational transformation Yeovil College has officially opened its new cutting-edge Construction Centre, a key highlight of an ambitious £60 million transformation project aimed at enhancing the learning environment and resources for its students. The … Read More
Yeovil College Launches State-of-the-Art Construction Centre in £60 Million Revamp Friday, February 27, 2026 yeovil college construction education training building skills technology students apprenticeships Yeovil College has officially opened its new, cutting-edge construction centre, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s ambitious £60 million transformation project. The facility is designed to provide students … Read More
£2.6m Repair Bill Proposed for Weston’s Troubled Carlton Street Car Park Thursday, February 26, 2026 weston carpark council repairs lease finance construction budget infrastructure losses North Somerset Council faces a tough financial decision with a £2.6 million repair proposal for the Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare. Despite the hefty investment, the car park is projected to continue operating … Read More