Duchy of Cornwall Proposes Over 600 New Homes with Affordable Housing in Somerset Sunday, January 4, 2026 duchy cornwall somerset housing development phosphate environment affordable planning infrastructure The Duchy of Cornwall, in partnership with housing developer C G Fry and Son Ltd, has submitted ambitious plans to build 620 new homes on the Mid Somerset Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The development will also … Read More
35 Homes Approved for Construction in Growing Somerset Village Following Supreme Court Decision Saturday, January 3, 2026 somerset martock housing development planning supremecourt phosphates construction affordablehousing environment A major boost for housing in the Somerset village of Martock has come after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of proceeding with new developments without additional environmental mitigation. This ruling clears the way for 35 … Read More
Council Says Government 'Forced Our Hand' to Build on Greenbelt Land Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing northsomerset development planning sustainability government affordablehousing transportation environment sport North Somerset Council has expressed frustration, stating that the government has effectively “forced our hand” by mandating increased housing targets that compel development on protected greenbelt land. The council’s latest … Read More
Council Secures Refund Over Faulty Recycling Bags That Crumbled Wednesday, December 31, 2025 recycling recyclingbags northsomerset wastemanagement refund plasticrecycling publicservices bags environment sustainability North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began falling apart shortly after distribution. Following a positive trial involving 6,000 households in late … Read More
Council Secures Refund After Faulty Recycling Bags Fall Apart Wednesday, December 31, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement council recyclingbags refund environment sustainability community publicservices North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began to disintegrate shortly after being distributed to households. Following a successful trial in late … Read More
Breathtaking Aerial Views Showcase the Beauty of Somerset Levels Tuesday, December 30, 2025 somerset levels drone aerial landscape wetlands environment ecology heritage conservation The Somerset Levels, a unique and striking landscape in southwest England, have been captured in astonishing detail through breathtaking drone footage. These aerial views reveal the vast expanse of flat, grassy wetlands … Read More