Dispute Arises Over Proposal for Hundreds of Homes in Bath Monday, September 9, 2024 bath homes development council inquiry planning decision residents dispute rejection The possibility of constructing hundreds of homes on the South Stoke plateau near Bath has become a subject of contention and uncertainty. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s rejection of plans for 290 homes led to … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Sale of Somerset Village Housing Site Friday, September 6, 2024 somerset development housing controversy community affordable speculative planning sale council A housing developer in Bath has sparked controversy after putting an approved housing site up for sale in South Chard, Somerset. The Crossman Group secured planning permission to build up to 95 homes on the B3167 Perry Street … Read More
Delays in Completion of Yeovil Town Centre Amphitheatre Confirmed by Council Tuesday, September 3, 2024 yeovil amphitheatre council regeneration delay construction public realm improvement events led screen The Somerset Council has officially announced that the construction of the new amphitheatre in Yeovil town centre will not be finished until autumn, marking yet another delay in the £24m Yeovil Refresh regeneration program. … Read More
Controversial LTN Proceeds Without Public Consultation Thursday, August 22, 2024 ltn bath consultation opposition council traffic scheme community environment legal The controversial scheme for a liveable neighborhood in Bath, initially blocked by a legal challenge, will be reinstated “as soon as possible” without undergoing a public consultation. The issue came to a head … Read More
Restoration Efforts Underway for Crumbling Birnbeck Pier Monday, August 19, 2024 restoration birnbeck pier revitalization historic landmark council funding renovation heritage A crucial step in the restoration of the iconic Birnbeck Pier is on the horizon as council members prepare to vote on the approval of plans aimed at saving the deteriorating structure. The proposed restoration, which includes … Read More
Somerset Council's Asset Sell-Off to Balance Budget Thursday, August 15, 2024 somerset council assets budget sale car park housing antisocial behavior redevelopment property Somerset Council has unveiled plans to sell off various underutilized assets, including a council-owned car park, in a bid to balance its budget. The decision, made during the annual budget discussions in February, is … Read More