Cherished Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development Wednesday, January 15, 2025 frome green space housing development community council planning preservation victory The community of Frome is celebrating after the decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on Packsaddle Fields. The cherished green space, which has been in public ownership since 1973, had faced a … Read More
Plans for Former Landfill Solar Farm Advance Amid Funding Uncertainty Monday, January 6, 2025 solar farm landfill funding council energy development grid project bridgwater The proposed solar farm project at a former landfill site in Bridgwater is still in the works, despite the Somerset County Council’s decision to withdraw financial backing. Originally planned for the Saltlands area near … Read More
Plans for Karting Track in Keynsham Turned Down Tuesday, December 31, 2024 keynsham karting council planning warehouse employment space community refusal development The Bath and North East Somerset Council has rejected a proposal to convert a vacant warehouse in Keynsham into a karting track. TeamSport, a company with multiple karting centers across the UK, had applied to repurpose the … Read More
Expansion Of Somerset Coastal Town With 175 New Homes Underway Thursday, December 19, 2024 somerset coastal town homes development construction affordable council infrastructure expansion A significant housing estate in a flourishing Somerset coastal town is set to be expanded following the approval of plans for 175 new homes by Somerset West and Taunton Council. Summerfield Developments, the developer, has … Read More
Council Invests £65k in AI for Efficiency Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ai efficiency budget council savings residents technology consultation services staff To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m … Read More
Somerset Council Seeks Landowners for Major Housing Schemes Thursday, December 12, 2024 somerset council landowners housing development local plan call for sites planning submissions economic opportunities In preparation for its first Local Plan, Somerset Council will soon launch a Call for Sites. During this six-week period, landowners, developers, and site promoters can submit land for potential future development. The … Read More