Two Somerset Council By-Elections Scheduled for October Thursday, September 25, 2025 somerset by-elections council glastonbury dunster nomination voting registration candidates localgovernment Two by-elections for Somerset Council will take place on October 23, filling vacancies that have arisen due to the passing of councillor Nick Cottle and the retirement of councillor Christine Lawrence. Nick Cottle, who … Read More
Council Rejects Controversial HMO Conversion Plan in Bath Thursday, September 25, 2025 hmo bath housing planning council overdevelopment twerton sharedhousing residents localpolicy Bath and North East Somerset Council has unanimously rejected plans to convert a three-bedroom prefabricated home in Twerton into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The proposal, submitted by developer Rivers … Read More
Derelict Former South West School Now a Serious Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour Risk Wednesday, September 24, 2025 dorset newallhouse arson antisocialbehaviour heritage derelict firesafety historicbuilding vandalism council A long-abandoned building in Dorset, once a school, has become a significant arson threat and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. More than two years ago, Dorset Council stated the property was “under review,” but local … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Withdraws 'Council of Sanctuary' Proposal Amid Local Controversy Wednesday, September 24, 2025 weston sanctuary refugees asylum protest council immigration politics liberals community Weston-super-Mare has officially withdrawn its bid to become a “council of sanctuary,” a status meant to support refugees and asylum seekers through community initiatives. Originally approved in March, the proposal faced … Read More
Bath Rugby Stadium Plans Advance Amid Government Review Wednesday, September 24, 2025 bathrugby stadium planning council government recreationground construction community opposition inquiry sport Last week, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to support Bath Rugby’s proposal to build a permanent 18,000-seat stadium on the city’s Recreation Ground, replacing the current temporary stands. … Read More
Council Urged to Rescue Half-Finished Minehead Homes Amid Developer Collapse Wednesday, September 24, 2025 housing affordable minehead somerset council development socialhousing exmoorgate crisis property Half-finished homes on the Exmoor Gate housing estate in Minehead present a unique opportunity for Somerset Council to support local housing needs, according to a local councillor. The Exmoor Gate development, located on the … Read More