Weston-super-Mare Shakes Off 'Worst Town' Label to Become Top UK Tourist Destination Saturday, November 15, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside tourism revitalization nostalgia attractions holiday beach culture development Weston-super-Mare, a seaside town once criticized as one of the UK’s worst, is making a remarkable comeback as a top holiday destination for 2026. Recent data from FlixBus—an operator of coach routes across the … Read More
Planning Approved for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater housing development somerset persimmon planning affordable community infrastructure sustainability Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured planning approval to build 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee has granted permission for a hybrid application covering both … Read More
Decision Made on Bid for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater development housing planning somerset persimmon construction education sustainability infrastructure Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has successfully received planning permission for 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The approval was granted by Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee for a hybrid application that … Read More
Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … Read More
Eight-Year Taunton Housing Dispute Nears Resolution After Christmas Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing development gladman planning appeal somerset phosphate infrastructure affordablehousing A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton is set to reach a conclusion after more than eight years of delays. Gladman Developments has sought since November 2017 to construct homes on land adjacent … Read More