209 New Homes to Rise in Taunton Despite Design Concerns Sunday, March 29, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development planning affordablehousing design environment councillors somerset Somerset’s county town, Taunton, is set to welcome over 200 new homes as part of the extensive Orchard Grove development, despite mixed reactions regarding the design and environmental considerations. Situated between … Read More
209 New Homes at Orchard Grove in Taunton Approved Despite Design Criticism Sunday, March 29, 2026 taunton housing orchardgrove development planning affordablehousing design construction somerset council More than 200 new homes are set to be built in Taunton, Somerset’s county town, as part of the expansive Orchard Grove development, despite some local councillors expressing concerns over the appearance and parking provisions … Read More
Design of New A39 Bridgwater Cycle Link to Cost £78,000 Saturday, December 27, 2025 bridgwater cycling infrastructure safety somerset activetravel a39 transport bathroad design Somerset Council has confirmed that designing a new cycle link along one of Bridgwater’s busiest roads will cost approximately £78,000. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure on … Read More
Design of New A39 Bridgwater Cycle Link Set to Cost £78,000 Saturday, December 27, 2025 bridgwater cycling a39 somerset infrastructure activetravel transport design government walking Somerset Council has announced that designing a new cycling link along Bridgwater’s bustling A39 Bath Road will cost approximately £78,000. This initiative is a key part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling … Read More
Somerset Council Rejects Plans for Retirement Flats and New Co-op Store in Minehead Town Centre Friday, December 19, 2025 minehead retirement coop development planning somerset flats conservation design council Somerset Council has refused plans to build 35 retirement flats alongside a new Co-op store in the centre of Minehead. The proposals, submitted in March 2024, were a joint effort between The Co-operative Group Ltd. and … Read More
Heal's Furniture Shop Opens in Bath Just Ahead of Christmas Friday, November 21, 2025 furniture bath retail heal's design heritage launch milsomstreet localbusiness craftsmanship A new chapter in Bath’s retail landscape begins this November with the opening of Heal’s furniture store on Milsom Street. Set to launch on Monday, November 24, this marks Heal’s first branch outside London since 2017, a … Read More