Somerset Poised to Compete for £165m Transport Fund to Boost New Housing Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset transport funding housing infrastructure m5 a303 development government nationalhighways Somerset stands to benefit from a newly launched £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating housing developments alongside key road networks in England. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its third Road … Read More
Concerns Persist Over “Oppressive” 19-Bed HMO in Redevelopment of Iconic Weston Grand Central Hotel Saturday, April 11, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentral development hmo planning regeneration housing controversy council taelon Plans to transform the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into new homes have sparked ongoing controversy, as council officers continue to raise concerns about the impact of a proposed 19-bedroom house in … Read More
Concerns Persist Over 'Oppressive' 19-Bed HMO Plan at Historic Weston Hotel Site Saturday, April 11, 2026 hmo weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel planning development regeneration housing council taelon yorkstreet Plans to transform the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into residential housing are stirring debate, with council officers continuing to oppose the proposed 19-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) at … Read More
Concerns Persist Over 'Oppressive' 19-Bed HMO in Weston’s Historic Grand Central Hotel Redevelopment Saturday, April 11, 2026 planning hmo weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel development housing regeneration council livingconditions taelon Councils officers continue to raise serious concerns about plans to create an “oppressive” 19-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) on a narrow alley behind the derelict Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare, even as … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Major Development Site Faces Long Wait Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove infrastructure housing development education healthcare planning government community Significant discussions have taken place between Somerset Council and the central government regarding the delivery of essential infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Huge Development Site Could Take Years to Complete Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing infrastructure healthhub secondaryschool somersetcouncil development planning government Somerset Council and central government have engaged in “frank but constructive” discussions about delivering vital infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More