Somerset's Defining Political Moments of 2025: A Year in Review Thursday, January 1, 2026 somerset politics planning transport housing budget infrastructure council development education The year 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving Somerset residents to reflect on a turbulent period marked by significant political decisions both locally and globally. From international crises to local governance challenges, … Read More
Characterful Village of Oake Gains Greater Control Over Future Housing Through Approved Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development village planning taunton wellington greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, has taken a significant step in shaping its future housing landscape with the recent approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. After years of collaborative … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Gains Control Over Future Housing with New Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan somerset housing development planning taunton wellington village greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, situated between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset, has secured greater influence over future housing development through the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Nestled between the A38 and … Read More
Work on New Transport Hub in Picturesque Somerset Village to Begin in January Monday, December 29, 2025 transport pill somerset bsip bus infrastructure publictransport bristol development connectivity sport Construction of a modern transport hub in the charming Somerset village of Pill is set to commence in January, with completion scheduled for March. Located just four miles from Bristol on the Somerset border, Pill is poised … Read More
Somerset Council Likely to Let Appeal Pass on 112 New Taunton Homes Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure traffic council affordablehousing Somerset Council may decide not to defend an appeal over plans for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge after councillors indicated they would have approved the development if given more time to consider it. The proposed … Read More
Somerset Council Likely to Forego Appeal on 112-Home Development in Taunton Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure environment transport affordablehousing Somerset Council has indicated it may not oppose an appeal seeking approval for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge, after councillors acknowledged they would have approved the development if given more time to consider … Read More