New Council Homes Completed on Former Oxford Inn Site in Taunton Wednesday, March 4, 2026 taunton councilhousing affordablehousing laviniahouse somerset development construction housingcrisis community zerocarbon The former Oxford Inn on Roman Road, Taunton, has been transformed into eight new council homes, now fully occupied by local families. After the pub closed in 2018, Somerset West and Taunton Council purchased the site with … Read More
Opening of New Bridgwater Council Houses Delayed Following Break-In and Theft Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bridgwater somerset councilhousing penleahouse construction theft delay flats socialrent development The completion and opening of a major council housing development in Bridgwater has been postponed due to a break-in at the construction site, Somerset Council has confirmed. The project, led by Homes in Somerset in … Read More
How Many of Minehead's New Council Houses Have Really Gone to Local Residents? Friday, May 23, 2025 minehead councilhousing somerset localconnection housingallocation rainbowway affordablehomes community socialhousing construction Somerset Council has confirmed that every individual housed in one of Minehead’s newly built council homes either lives in the town or has a proven strong connection to it. The council, alongside contractor Classic Builders, … Read More
Minehead’s Council Housing Project Nears Completion and Earns Award Nomination Tuesday, May 20, 2025 minehead councilhousing rainbowway somerset affordablehousing sustainability construction awards greenenergy michelmores Minehead is on the verge of a milestone as 54 new council homes on Rainbow Way approach completion, with the project earning a prestigious nomination at this year’s Michelmores Property Awards. Somerset Council, in … Read More