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
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lovelane council A crucial crossing in Burnham-on-Sea is undergoing a four-week roadworks project to replace outdated pedestrian signals.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
Frome Residents Offered Chance to Co-Own Saxonvale Regeneration Site via Community Share Scheme Saturday, January 10, 2026 frome saxonvale regeneration community development investment mayday somerset council housing Residents of Frome have a unique opportunity to become part-owners of the Saxonvale regeneration site through a new community share scheme launching later this month. Mayday Saxonvale, the group behind the vision for this key … Read More