Somerset Library Damaged by Storm Approved for Housing Conversion Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset library northpetherton housing stormdamage planning development residential commercial council A former library in North Petherton, Somerset, severely damaged by a storm, is set to be converted into residential housing despite opposition from local councillors. The North Petherton library, which operated on the ground … Read More
Domino’s Pizza to Open Near Somerset School Despite Health Concerns Wednesday, October 15, 2025 dominos pizza somerset cheddar kingsacademy health obesity council takeaway planning Domino’s Pizza is set to open a new outlet at Saxon Place in Cheddar, Somerset, just yards from the entrance of Kings Academy (formerly Kings of Wessex Academy), after receiving approval from local councillors despite … Read More
Trowbridge Car Park Set for Demolition to Make Way for New Homes and Leisure Facilities Wednesday, October 15, 2025 trowbridge carpark demolition development council leisure homes redevelopment covenant planning Plans have emerged to demolish the Castle Place shopping centre and the adjacent St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge, paving the way for a new development featuring homes and leisure amenities. Constructed … Read More
Octagon Theatre Revamp Delayed but Retains Strong Local Support Tuesday, October 14, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil somerset revamp dcms council tax planning funding Plans to revamp the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil face further delays, with the final business case unable to be submitted to the government until planning permission is granted—likely not before late 2026. Originally, Somerset … Read More
Bath Record and Flower Shop Shuts Down Amid Rent Dispute with Council Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bath chapter22 rentdispute independentshops council closure broadstreet retail localbusiness shopclosure Chapter 22, a beloved flower and record shop located on Broad Street in Bath, has closed its doors after a protracted rent dispute with Bath and North East Somerset Council. The council had demanded repayment of a … Read More
‘We Took the Right Approach,’ Says Cabinet Member in St Stephen’s Car Park Controversy Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ststephens trowbridge carpark freehold castleplace council cllrbelcher regeneration repairs democracy The Wiltshire cabinet member leading negotiations over the future of St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge has defended the council’s decision, stating they have taken “the right approach.” At … Read More