Shepton Mallet Expands Housing with New Development Site Approved Saturday, August 23, 2025 sheptonmallet housing development neighbourhoodplan planning council community infrastructure growth greenspaces Shepton Mallet is set to see increased housing development as new land near the Mid Somerset Showground has been designated to address the town’s future housing demands. This decision follows the formal adoption of the … Read More
Council Rejects Plans for 200 Homes Amid Concerns of Overdevelopment in Nailsea Friday, August 22, 2025 nailsea housing development planning infrastructure northsomerset affordablehomes council transport community Councillors have refused plans to build 200 homes on farmland at the southwest edge of Nailsea, North Somerset, amid fears the town is already overwhelmed by new housing developments. The developer, St Modwen Homes, sought … Read More
Somerset Cemeteries Face Issues with Off-Lead Dogs Fouling Graves and Showing Aggressive Behavior Thursday, August 21, 2025 dogs cemeteries somerset council safety fouling aggression petowners respect publichealth Bath & North East Somerset Council has issued a strong appeal to dog owners to keep their pets on leads while visiting cemeteries across Somerset. This follows multiple complaints about dogs running free, fouling graves, … Read More
Bridgwater Docks Regeneration Project Set to Revitalize Historic Area Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridgwater regeneration docks sustainability heritage marina consultation council infrastructure development Somerset Council is seeking public input on the ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater Docks, a key element of the Bridgwater Town Deal—a £23.2 million fund dedicated to revitalizing and modernizing the town centre. This … Read More
Yeovil Car Parking at Risk as Council Plans Major Town Centre Housing Development Thursday, August 21, 2025 yeovil masterplan housing parking regeneration development council towncentre homes publicconsultation Somerset Council has unveiled an ambitious masterplan to regenerate Yeovil town centre, proposing up to 300 new homes on four key brownfield sites. However, this development could come at a significant cost, with around 600 … Read More
Two Somerset Landlords Banned for Renting Substandard Housing Wednesday, August 20, 2025 landlords housing somerset banningorders enforcement tenancy legalaction substandard council accommodation Two landlords from Somerset, husband and wife David and Joanna Fuller, have been banned from renting or managing properties after repeatedly providing substandard accommodation to their tenants. The Fullers faced multiple … Read More