No Final Decision Yet on Turning Former Chard Factory into NHS Health Hub Saturday, February 7, 2026 nhs chard healthcare housing somerset healthhub primarycare infrastructure community development Somerset health authorities have yet to decide whether the closed Oscar Mayer factory in Chard will be converted into a new NHS health hub. The factory, situated on A358 Furnham Road, closed in August 2021, resulting in 860 … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Gains Approval After Planning Officer Oversight Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset councillors community pinball development The expansion of Minehead’s popular Arkade arcade has received official approval for a second time, correcting a procedural error made by planning officers last year. Situated on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Approved Again After Council Error Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset arcade council pinball development Minehead’s popular seafront arcade, The Arkade, has won planning approval for expansion for the second time, correcting a previous administrative oversight. Located on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More
Work Commences on 105 New Homes Near Bridgwater Secondary School Friday, February 6, 2026 housing bridgwater construction affordable development energy-efficiency lovell notaro somerset homes Construction has officially started on 105 new homes within walking distance of Haygrove School in Bridgwater. The Bristol-based developer Lovell Homes, in partnership with Notaro New Homes, is spearheading the second phase … Read More
Construction Begins on 105 New Homes Near Bridgwater Secondary School Friday, February 6, 2026 durleigh bridgwater housing affordable development sustainability lovell notaro somerset construction Construction has officially started on 105 new homes within walking distance of Haygrove School in Bridgwater, marking an important phase in the area’s housing expansion. The project, known as Durleigh View, represents … Read More
Crowdfunder Launched to Block Controversial Castle Cary Housing Development Thursday, February 5, 2026 castlecary housing development judicialreview crowdfunding abri planning wwii community safety A community campaign has been launched to halt the construction of 27 new homes on the Foxes Run site in Castle Cary by funding a judicial review. The Yarlington Housing Association originally received planning permission on … Read More