Fresh Hope Emerges to Save Worle Library from Closure Friday, June 26, 2026 worle library closure campaign community council funding saving weston somerset Campaigners rallying to save Worle Library will learn this Monday whether a new plan to keep the library open will move forward. Worle Library was slated for closure by North Somerset Council following a 20% budget cut to … Read More
Decision Deferred on Controversial Plan for 150 Homes Near A303 in Somerset Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset housing planning development a303 horton affordable infrastructure council transport Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on the contentious proposal to build 150 homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The plan, brought forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to develop land on Broadway … Read More
Date Set for High Court Battle Over Somerset Travellers' Site Thursday, June 25, 2026 highcourt somerset travellers greenacres injunction planning council northcurry legalbattle accommodation A three-day High Court hearing has been scheduled to decide the future of the Greenacres travellers' site in North Curry, Somerset. Located on Oxen Lane near Taunton, the site has faced numerous legal challenges over the past … Read More
AI to Drive £23m in Budget Cuts for North Somerset Council Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ai budget council northsomerset transformation productivity ethics government technology cuts North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage £23 million in budget cuts projected over the next four years. In response to growing financial pressures from rising social care … Read More
HMO Near Bridgwater Town Centre Granted Approval to Expand Wednesday, June 24, 2026 bridgwater hmo expansion somerset planning council housing development parking tenants A six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, close to Bridgwater town centre, has been given the green light for expansion by Somerset Council. The application, submitted by Edward James in partnership … Read More
Approval Granted for Expansion of Bridgwater Town Centre HMO Wednesday, June 24, 2026 hmo bridgwater somerset expansion housing planning development parking council tenants A house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, near Bridgwater town centre, has received planning permission to expand. Operated by Edward James under an agreement with Hinkley Homes, the current 6-bedroom HMO is … Read More