Former Yeovil care home transformation into 31-bed HMO set to commence Thursday, April 10, 2025 yeovil care home hmo somerset council transformation development construction planning approval residential remodeling The former Ferns Nursing Home in Yeovil is on track to undergo a transformation into a large house of multiple occupation (HMO) following the approval of proposed plans. Originally operated by Almondsbury Care Ltd., the care … Read More
Rat Infestation Sparks Concern at Hinkley Point C Power Plant in Somerset Wednesday, April 9, 2025 hinkley point c edf trade unions rodent infestation construction nuclear reactor health and safety industrial action somerset rat outbreak nuclear power plant The construction site of the new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point C in Somerset has reportedly become overrun with what workers are calling “nuclear rats,” sparking serious concerns about health and safety. Unite … Read More
Relief for New Somerset 'Villages' as Primary School Eases Pressure Wednesday, April 9, 2025 somerset villages primary school bridgwater housing developments wilstock stockmoor community infrastructure levy construction education capacity The construction of Bridgwater’s latest primary school has taken a step forward with over £7.7m secured from local housing developments. Expansion of the Wilstock and Stockmoor ‘villages’ has strained … Read More
New Footbridge Construction Set to Commence in Taunton Tuesday, April 8, 2025 taunton footbridge construction council funding cyclists pedestrians infrastructure government completion The beginning of the installation for a new footbridge in Taunton town centre has been confirmed by Somerset Council. This project, approved in August 2024, entails the replacement of the current footbridge connecting … Read More
Agratas Unveils Revised Plans for Somerset's £4bn 'Gigafactory' Employment Site Friday, April 4, 2025 somerset gigafactory construction employment electric vehicles manufacturing agratas gravity development proposals Agratas has announced revised plans for the initial phase of the £4 billion ‘gigafactory’ in Somerset, with a public display of the new proposals. The facility, set within the Gravity enterprise zone between … Read More
Approval Granted for 1000-Home Development near Somerset Tuesday, April 1, 2025 development somerset chippenham approval homes wiltshire council bellway housing construction The reserved matters application for phase five of the Rowden Park project on Patterdown Road, featuring 134 homes by Bellway Homes, has been given the go-ahead by Wiltshire Council. Despite objections from Chippenham Town … Read More