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
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
Major Transport Vision for West of England Calls for Green Belt Development to Fund Improvements Sunday, February 15, 2026 transport bristol westofengland greenbelt publictransport buses development mobility regionalplanning rural sport A transformative transport vision for the West of England promises major changes not only for Bristol but for the wider North and North East Somerset region, stretching from Weston-super-Mare to Bath. Uniting the leadership … Read More
Ambitious West of England Transport Vision Faces Green Belt Development Controversy Sunday, February 15, 2026 transport greenbelt publictransport westofengland rural development buses masstransit somerset policy sport A bold new ‘transport vision’ for the West of England promises transformative changes in public transit, potentially impacting areas from Weston-super-Mare to Bath. Announced recently by Metro Mayor Helen Godwin, the plan … Read More
360 New Homes and Country Park Proposed Near Frome Rugby Club Sunday, February 15, 2026 frome housing development affordable community rugby park sustainability planning cycling sport Plans have been unveiled to build up to 360 new homes on land near Frome Rugby Football Club, pending approval from Somerset Council expected by this summer. The development, promoted by Barwood Land, involves approximately … Read More
Two Yeovil Car Parks Safeguarded from Housing in Revised Town Centre Masterplan Thursday, February 12, 2026 yeovil carparks masterplan housing somerset development consultation planning localgovernment community Two important car parks in Yeovil will now be preserved from future housing developments following the approval of the updated town centre masterplan by Somerset Council. Between September and November 2025, Somerset Council … Read More