Somerset Town Gains New Homes but Local Schools Receive No Additional Funding Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset langport housing schools education development council affordablehousing infrastructure planning A new housing development in Langport, a Somerset market town, has been approved for the second time, yet it will contribute no funding to local schools. Developer Roger Burton proposed building 22 new homes on Portfield … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Criticism Over Delays in Chard Eastern Relief Road Delivery Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset chard reliefroad council planning development infrastructure delays housing transport Somerset Council is under increasing pressure from local councillors who warn the authority risks “setting itself up for a fall” due to repeated delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR). This long-awaited road … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Criticism Over Chard Relief Road Delays Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset chard reliefroad development council planning infrastructure delays housing transport Somerset Council is facing mounting criticism from local councillors over ongoing delays in delivering the Chard eastern relief road (ERR), a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments … Read More
Somerset Villages Struggle with Rising Heating Costs Amid Middle East Tensions Sunday, April 26, 2026 somerset heating oilprices northsomerset council inflation rural energy crisis conflict North Somerset’s rural communities are facing soaring heating bills following disruptions caused by the escalating conflict between the US and Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane, has … Read More
Somerset Villages Face Rising Heating Costs Amid Iran Conflict Sunday, April 26, 2026 heatingoil somerset northsomerset fuelprices iran conflict council support rural energy North Somerset Council is urgently appealing to the government for greater support as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran drive up heating oil prices, severely impacting rural communities. The closure of the Strait … Read More
Understanding ‘Affordable Housing’: What the Term Really Means Sunday, April 26, 2026 affordable housing development somerset planning council infrastructure socialhousing viability councillor The term “affordable housing” is frequently used by housing developers and local councillors, but what does it truly mean? Just like how certain titles or phrases can sometimes be used sarcastically or … Read More