Bath's Hindu Temple Faces Demolition, Community in Distress Tuesday, June 11, 2024 hindu bath temple demolition community worship council relocation cultural distress The Hindu community in Bath is facing a distressing situation as their beloved Shree Jagannatha Temple, the only Hindu temple in the city, is slated for demolition. The temple, currently housed in part of the former Culverhay … Read More
Controversial Plan to Demolish Homes for New Development Sparks Outcry in Midsomer Norton Tuesday, June 4, 2024 controversial demolition development housing opposition planning council affordable local residents A controversial plan to demolish two homes in Midsomer Norton in order to make way for a development of 54 new houses has caused uproar among local residents. The proposed development, known as the “Underhill … Read More
New Phase of Taunton Housing Project Begins Soon Thursday, March 7, 2024 taunton housing somerset council woolaway project demolition construction contract phases The Somerset County Council’s decision has paved the way for the next phase of the North Taunton Woolaway Project, a significant low-cost housing initiative in Taunton. The project aims to replace 162 … Read More
Controversy over Demolition of Unique Village Church Tuesday, February 13, 2024 church demolition architecture brutalism housing historical heritage preservation community development The proposed demolition of the Church of the Good Shepherd, a rare example of 1960s brutalism in the Bath area, has sparked a heated debate among locals in the Northend area of Batheaston, Somerset. With the church no longer … Read More
Next Phase of Taunton's Regeneration Scheme Underway as Demolition Contracts Awarded Thursday, January 4, 2024 taunton regeneration somerset woolaway demolition construction council housing phosphate contracts The Somerset Council has awarded contracts for the demolition of ‘defective’ properties, marking a significant step in the next phase of the North Taunton Woolaway regeneration scheme. The initiative aims to … Read More
Historic Yeovil bus depot building facing demolition sparks community concern Saturday, November 25, 2023 yeovil bus depot building demolition historic concern preservation community heritage Locals in Yeovil are expressing serious concerns over the potential demolition of the historic Yeovil bus depot building. The brick building, located on A30 Reckleford, has stood for more than a century and holds significant … Read More