Somerset Council Pushes Ahead with Housing Development on Frome’s Packsaddle Fields Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset frome housing development packsaddle greenspace protest livewest community council Despite significant public opposition, Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to build homes on Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space on the northern edge of Frome. The land, owned by the council, has served as a … Read More
44 Homes and 67-Space Car Park Approved for Crewkerne Town Centre Redevelopment Wednesday, April 29, 2026 crewkerne somerset development housing carpark planning council affordablehousing traffic greenspace Plans to develop the former Millers Garage site on A30 East Street in Crewkerne, Somerset, have been approved, paving the way for 44 new homes and a 67-space car park in the town centre. The site, owned by South Somerset … Read More
North Somerset Residents Receive Incorrect Bin Collection Information from Council Chatbot Tuesday, April 28, 2026 northsomerset recycling chatbot wastecollection council virtualassistant bincollection customerservice publicfeedback softplastics North Somerset Council is currently investigating concerns that its recycling chatbot, the Virtual Assistant, has been providing incorrect bin collection information to residents. This chatbot is one of several ways residents … Read More
Battery Energy Storage Facility Near Somerset Travellers’ Site Rejected Over Road Safety Concerns Monday, April 27, 2026 battery somerset planning roadaccess energy frome renewable council safety development Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers’ site have been refused by local council officials citing road safety issues. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to … Read More
Battery Energy Storage Facility Near Somerset Travellers’ Site Refused on Safety Grounds Monday, April 27, 2026 battery energy storage somerset planning roadsafety flytipping renewable access council Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers' site have been rejected due to road safety concerns. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to build the facility at St … Read More
Somerset Town Approves New Housing Development Without Funding for Local Schools Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset langport housing schools education planning development affordablehousing council infrastructure A housing development on Portfield Street in Langport, Somerset, has been approved for a second time—this time without any funding allocated for local schools. Developer Roger Burton initially pledged over £184,000 for Huish … Read More