Massive Solar Farm Proposal Moves Forward Near Malmesbury Wednesday, October 22, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire infrastructure planning opposition environment energy development government Plans to construct one of the UK’s largest solar farms in Wiltshire have progressed, with government inspectors officially accepting the proposal for further examination. Lime Down Solar Park Limited aims to build a … Read More
Inside the Historic Somerset Factory Being Transformed Into Something Special Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset glastonbury factory transformation heritage revitalization community development economy innovation A once-forgotten factory in Somerset is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, marking a significant milestone for the Glastonbury community. This ambitious redevelopment is the largest initiative under the Glastonbury … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Integration into Bristol Under Controversial Housing Plan Tuesday, October 21, 2025 whitchurch bristol greenbelt housing development localplan community campaign planning conservation Residents of Whitchurch Village, a Somerset community on the outskirts of Bristol, are set to gather this evening (Tuesday, October 21) for a public meeting to voice concerns about new housing plans that could effectively … Read More
Playing Fields at Holyrood Academy to Make Way for New Primary School in Chard Tuesday, October 21, 2025 chard education housing primaryschool development playingfields somersetcouncil infrastructure expansion community Somerset Council has confirmed that Holyrood Academy is “highly likely” to lose some of its playing fields to accommodate a new primary school in Chard. The decision comes as part of the extensive development … Read More
Somerset Council to Raise £1 Million from Sale of Ilminster Primary School Land Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset ilminster education primaryschool herneview canalway development schoolexpansion housing localgovernment Somerset Council is set to generate £1 million by selling land in Ilminster that was originally designated for a new primary school. The site, located on Canal Way and close to the Herne View Church of England Primary School, … Read More
Developer Offers Wiltshire Landowners Up to £50,000 to Avoid Objecting to Solar Park Monday, October 20, 2025 solar wiltshire islandgreenpower planning development landowners controversy renewable infrastructure opposition sport Controversy has erupted over Island Green Power’s (IGP) development of the Lime Down solar park in Wiltshire, after reports emerged that the company has offered landowners financial inducements of up to £50,000 in exchange … Read More