New primary school in Chard offers vital educational opportunity amid consultation concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard primaryschool education holyroodacademy consultation housingdevelopment catchment community construction somerset The proposal to build a new primary school in the heart of Chard has been described as an “incredible opportunity” by Dave MacCormick, headteacher of Holyrood Academy. The planned school aims to meet the growing demand for … Read More
New Primary School in Chard Offers 'Incredible Opportunity' Amid Consultation Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 chard education primaryschool holyroodacademy development consultation schoolplanning community housing somerset Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be … Read More
‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath’s Primary Schools Monday, November 3, 2025 schoolstreets safety bath traffic children cycling environment council community education Starting in early 2026, children attending several primary schools in Bath could benefit from safer, healthier journeys thanks to the city’s introduction of its first “school streets.” Bath and North East Somerset Council is … Read More
Boarding Boost as Taunton School’s Major Expansion Rises Above Ground Monday, November 3, 2025 boarding expansion taunton construction school development facilities campus education architecture Taunton School, one of Somerset’s premier independent schools, is making significant strides with its ambitious expansion plan, as the new 140-bed boarding house begins to take shape above ground. Having completed the … Read More
MP Calls on Somerset Council to Restore Third Classroom at Stawley Primary School Wednesday, October 29, 2025 education send somerset primaryschool classrooms rebuild rural rachelgilmour council specialneeds A Somerset Member of Parliament has urged the county council to reconsider its decision to reduce the number of classrooms in a new building project at Stawley Primary School, one of Somerset’s highest performing … Read More
Call for Cash as Bishops Lydeard Nursery Project Faces Uncertainty Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery childcare funding cil parishcouncil education redevelopment community somerset Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on Bishops Lydeard Parish Council to allocate an additional £50,000 from its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds. This crucial boost could unlock the £370,000 … Read More