Plans for Nearly 25,000 New Homes Across Somerset Unveiled Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset housing development localplan northsomerset council infrastructure newtowns consultation planning North Somerset is preparing for significant growth, with detailed plans for nearly 25,000 new homes set to progress to the next stage. North Somerset Council, responding to a government directive, must identify sites for … Read More
Somerset Sunday Parking Charges Delayed Until Autumn Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset parking charges delay council consultation councillor drivers sunday transport Drivers across Somerset can continue to enjoy free Sunday parking for now, but this welcome reprieve is only temporary. Somerset Council had planned to introduce parking charges on Sundays countywide by the end of summer. … Read More
Bath Council’s Attempt to Save Historic Allotments Fails as £1.4m Price Demanded Friday, June 13, 2025 allotments eviction bath combedown council community landowner negotiation petition agriculture sport The 64 holders of the Combe Down Allotments in Bath, a vegetable-growing site with a history dating back to 1894, have been given a stark warning: prepare for eviction by October 31st. The landowner has terminated the lease … Read More
Somerset Café and Shop Appeal for Support to Save SEND Internship Programme Thursday, June 12, 2025 silverlinings send somerset ilminster internship funding council socialenterprise education disability A valued social enterprise in Ilminster, Somerset, is seeking urgent support as it faces financial challenges that threaten its future. Silver Linings, an internship programme led by Evelyn Ashford, runs the Gamesmaster café … Read More
Council Urged to Keep Newton House Respite Care Open Until October 2026 Thursday, June 12, 2025 newtonhouse bath council respite care dimensions closure tender families vulnerable Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing urgent calls to keep Newton House, the area’s sole respite care home for young people with severe care needs, open until October 2026. This appeal comes as the current plan sets … Read More
Demand for Clear End Date as Disruptive Bridgwater Roadworks Continue Monday, June 9, 2025 bridgwater roadworks council celebrationmile infrastructure delays businesses construction transport economy Bridgwater’s ambitious £9 million Celebration Mile project, aimed at creating a safer, car-free route linking Northgate Docks to the town’s railway station, is facing significant delays. The roadworks, which began on Eastover … Read More