Decision on 56 New Homes Near Somerset Primary School Postponed Amid Safety and Flooding Concerns Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerton development housing planning flooding safety school affordable infrastructure environment A planned expansion of the Somerton Mead housing development, proposing 56 new homes adjacent to King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerset, has been delayed by the local planning committee. The development by Bloor Homes … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £5M to Roads and Paths Maintenance, Excludes Pothole Repairs Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset roads maintenance gullies potholes infrastructure transport funding publicworks flooding Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years aimed at addressing “high-visibility” maintenance issues across the county’s road network. Approved by the council’s … Read More
Small Somerset Village to Gain 100 New Homes, Woodland, and Extended Speed Limit Thursday, April 16, 2026 martock somerset housing development woodland affordable planning flooding infrastructure community Martock, a small village in Somerset, is on the verge of significant development with plans to build up to 100 new homes on Coat Road, pending final approval. The project, initially granted outline planning permission by … Read More
Martock Village to Welcome 100 New Homes and Expansive Woodland Thursday, April 16, 2026 martock somerset housing development woodland planning affordable infrastructure flooding community A small village in Somerset is poised for significant development with plans for up to 100 new homes on Coat Road in Martock, pending approval of revised proposals. Martock LVA LLP initially secured outline planning … Read More
£100,000 Scheme to Protect A358 Near Ilminster from Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 a358 flooding ilminster somerset drainage somersetriversauthority riverisle donyatt infrastructure traffic The A358, a vital route between Chard and Ilminster, is set to benefit from a £100,000 flood protection scheme after suffering frequent closures in recent years. This key stretch of road, which crosses the River Isle near … Read More
£100,000 Scheme Launched to Protect A358 near Ilminster from Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 flooding infrastructure a358 ilminster donyatt somerset drainage river isle roadsafety The A358, a key route running from Chard to Ilminster, is set to receive vital flood protection under a new £100,000 initiative. This main road, particularly the section crossing the River Isle near Donyatt, has experienced … Read More