Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Concerns Over Council’s Long-Term Use and Neglect of Historic Bath Mansion Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bath historic charity mansion council georgian conservation architecture gardens trustees A historic mansion in Bath, originally intended by its late owner to be open to the public, has instead been used by the local council for almost five decades—raising concerns about neglect and misuse. Number 4 The Circus, an … Read More
Four Weeks of Roadworks Commence at Key Somerset Crossing Tuesday, January 13, 2026 burnham-on-sea somerset roadworks trafficlights pedestriancrossing lcwip cycling infrastructure lovelane council A crucial crossing in Burnham-on-Sea is undergoing a four-week roadworks project to replace outdated pedestrian signals. Somerset Council, continuing its programme to upgrade traffic signal systems nearing the end of their … Read More
Somerset Faces Eight-Year Wait to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes, Council Reports Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom affordability homelessness council waitinglist demand shelter A recent council report has revealed a significant housing shortage in Somerset, showing it would take eight years to accommodate everyone currently needing a one-bedroom home. This shortage stems from high demand and limited … Read More
Somerset Council Warns Eight Years Needed to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom demand homelessness council register accommodation shortage A recent report by Somerset Council has revealed that it will take eight years to house all those currently waiting for a one-bedroom home in the county. The Homefinder housing register, which allows residents to bid on … Read More
Council Reveals Eight-Year Wait to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes in Somerset Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom homelessness council housingdemand socialhousing accommodation landlords Somerset faces a significant housing challenge, with new data revealing it would take eight years to accommodate all households currently seeking one-bedroom homes. According to a recent council report, over 12,500 households … Read More