Section of A38 to Close for Four Days in January for Ash Tree Safety Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ashdieback roadclosure northsomerset treefelling diversions commuters safety environment forestry A key stretch of the A38, located between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane, will close for four days starting Monday, January 12, as North Somerset Council undertakes crucial tree clearance operations. The closure will be in … Read More
Four-Day Closure of A38 in North Somerset for Essential Tree Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ash dieback northsomerset roadclosure trees health environment diversion safety A section of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days from Monday, January 12, during the hours of 9am to 3:30pm. This closure is necessary as North Somerset Council undertakes essential … Read More
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
Duchy of Cornwall Proposes Over 600 Homes with Community Facilities in Somerset Sunday, January 4, 2026 duchy somerset housing development phosphate environment affordable planning shepton mallet The Duchy of Cornwall, owned by Prince William, is set to develop a substantial residential project in Somerset, planning to build 620 homes alongside a new primary school, nursery, care home, and local centre in Shepton … 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