Council Considers Overruling Legal Advice to Unlock 12,000 Somerset Homes Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset phosphates housing development naturalengland mitigation ecology wessexwater planning council Somerset Council is exploring a bold move to accelerate the construction of thousands of new homes by potentially disregarding existing legal advice tied to phosphate pollution control. Approximately 12,000 homes across the … Read More
Somerset Housing Plans Threaten Local Farms and Community Needs, Say Campaigners Thursday, October 30, 2025 somerset watchet development farms housing affordable planning community environment council Plans to build 230 new homes and commercial space on Parsonage Farm near Watchet in Somerset have sparked strong opposition from local residents and campaign groups. Critics warn the development could lead to the permanent … Read More
MP Calls on Somerset Council to Restore Third Classroom at Stawley Primary School Wednesday, October 29, 2025 education send somerset primaryschool classrooms rebuild rural rachelgilmour council specialneeds A Somerset Member of Parliament has urged the county council to reconsider its decision to reduce the number of classrooms in a new building project at Stawley Primary School, one of Somerset’s highest performing … Read More
Seaside Towns Face Closure Risk Amid Sharp Rent Hikes Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dorset seaside tourism rents smallbusiness westbay lymeregis council kiosks inflation Dorset Council’s significant rent increases on kiosks at West Bay and Lyme Regis have sparked serious concerns among local business owners, who warn that these “hostile” hikes could lead to permanent closures. Sam … Read More
Somerset Coast Road Could Reopen to Prevent Watchet Being ‘Cut Off’ Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset watchet coastalerosion b3191 transport infrastructure roadclosure funding localeconomy council Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital … Read More
Bridgwater's One-Way System Faces Review Amid Local Concerns Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bridgwater somerset oneway celebrationmile traffic council regeneration transport infrastructure community Somerset Council has committed to reviewing the recently implemented one-way system in Bridgwater town centre, a key component of the town’s £9 million Celebration Mile initiative funded through the government-backed … Read More