Somerset Faces Challenge of Building 75,000 New Homes by 2045 Amid Local Opposition Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan development planning councils rural roads neighbourhood government The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by … Read More
Somerset Village on the Brink of Major Transformation with Thousands of New Homes Proposed Tuesday, October 7, 2025 whitchurch somerset housing development localplan bristol infrastructure councils urbanexpansion community Whitchurch, a quaint village nestled near Bristol, could see a dramatic transformation into a bustling town following proposals to designate land for thousands of new homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently … Read More
Most Drivers Support Tougher Restrictions on Pavement Parking Tuesday, September 2, 2025 pavement parking england government drivers councils rac legislation sustrans accessibility A recent survey reveals that four out of five UK drivers want the Government to introduce stricter rules on pavement parking in England. While opinions vary on the approach, there is strong consensus on the need for action. … Read More
Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More
Council Leaders Renew Efforts to Advance Devolution Plans in Wessex Tuesday, July 1, 2025 devolution wessex councils government mayoral infrastructure investment collaboration regionalgrowth combinedauthorities Council leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are actively lobbying the government to reinvigorate their devolution plans. After last year’s application to become a new strategic … Read More
Mystery as West Country Towns Wake Up to Road Signs Swapped Miles from Home Saturday, May 24, 2025 pranks signage somerset wiltshire dorset vandalism councils road mystery mischief Residents of Midsomer Norton were left puzzled when a road sign welcoming them to their town was mysteriously replaced with one declaring they were now in Frome—an entirely different town located ten miles away. This odd … Read More