Proposed Locations for Thousands of New Homes in Somerset Revealed Saturday, March 1, 2025 somerset development locations housing consultation north somerset council strategy growth expansion planning North Somerset Council has unveiled plans for the construction of thousands of additional homes throughout the countryside of Somerset. Following a directive from the government, the local authority has been tasked with … Read More
New Homes Appeal in Somerset Village Friday, February 28, 2025 somerset village homes appeal public inquiry development mendip hills affordable planning council A recent appeal has been lodged for the construction of 75 new homes in Coleford, a small village near the Mendip Hills in Somerset. The appeal comes after plans for the development were refused by the Somerset Council, and a … Read More
Celebrated Primary School in Wells Receives Glowing Ofsted Report Friday, February 21, 2025 wells ofsted community education behavior leadership curriculum literacy development praise St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School in Wells received an outstanding report from Ofsted, with commendations for its ‘safe and welcoming’ environment, high academic achievement, and strong community values. The … Read More
Reopening the Portishead Line: New Stations and Future Possibilities Thursday, February 13, 2025 portishead railway stations bristol expansion infrastructure transportation development west of england connectivity After years of anticipation, the decision to reopen the railway between Bristol and Portishead has finally been approved by the government. The restoration of the railway, which was initially proposed by Brunel and first … Read More
Revised Housing Plans Proposed for Former Somerset Mill Site Monday, January 27, 2025 somerset housing development planning proposal mill site revised access council A new housing proposal has been submitted for the Nurseries site in Somerset, adjacent to a former mill and the BMI site in Castle Cary. Despite having planning permission for 24 homes since 2008, none have been built on the … Read More
Cherished Frome Green Space Saved from Housing Development Wednesday, January 15, 2025 frome green space housing development community council planning preservation victory The community of Frome is celebrating after the decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on Packsaddle Fields. The cherished green space, which has been in public ownership since 1973, had faced a … Read More