North Somerset Council has revealed an extensive update to its Local Plan, detailing where approximately 24,495 new homes and significant employment land will be developed between 2026 and 2041. This ambitious blueprint aims …
Residents of Castle Cary, a thriving town in Somerset, are being invited to share their opinions on a proposed merger with the adjacent parish of Ansford. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced significant growth, …
A transformative plan aimed at tackling traffic congestion across Bath is set to enter public consultation this week. With nearly 294,000 daily trips traversing Bath’s transport network—including journeys within, to, from, …
Bridgwater’s Member of Parliament, Sir Ashley Fox, has voiced serious concerns about the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposal to reduce hospital beds at Bridgwater Community Hospital. Highlighting the town’s rapid …
The proposal to redevelop key car parks near Yeovil town centre has drawn sharp criticism from local Conservative councillor Lucy Trimnell, who describes it as “a terrible blow” to businesses and residents reliant on car …
A former leader of North Somerset Council has thrown his support behind a community campaign to prevent the closure of Pill Library and Children’s Centre—one of three libraries facing shutdown as part of the council’s plan to …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled a comprehensive list of potential locations for new housing developments across the district, aiming to meet a government-mandated target of over 27,000 homes by 2043. This …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has released a comprehensive list of potential housing development sites as part of its forthcoming local plan, aiming to meet a government-mandated target of over 27,000 new homes by …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a public consultation to gather feedback on potential sites for over 27,000 new homes required by government targets to be built across the area by 2043. This is part of the …
Wain Homes has unveiled updated plans for a new housing development off Blind Lane in Southwick, inviting public input ahead of submitting a formal planning application. The revisions come after a well-attended consultation …
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced a significant change to its automatic response policy for fire alarms. Starting November 4, 2025, fire crews will no longer automatically attend fire alarms at certain …
Residents of Yeovil have just weeks left to share their opinions on the ambitious redevelopment plans for their town centre. Somerset Council unveiled its new Yeovil town centre masterplan in mid-August, aiming to revitalize …
North Somerset Council has initiated a year-long formal process to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), reigniting fears about a return to the much-maligned County of Avon. At the contentious council meeting on …
Somerset Council is inviting residents to shape the future of Yeovil through its new Town Centre Masterplan consultation. This ambitious plan aims to revitalize the heart of Yeovil by creating a more pedestrian-friendly …
Castle Cary, a rapidly growing town in Somerset, is considering merging with its neighboring parish, Ansford, ahead of the upcoming local elections—pending resident approval of the proposals. Over the past decade, Castle Cary …