Community Efforts Revitalize Hidden Country Park Near M5 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 community park somerset volunteers conservation development wildlife bridgwater greenbelt nature Nestled near Junction 24 of the M5 motorway, the Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park serves as a flourishing green oasis between the newly developed Stockmoor and Wilstock neighborhoods on Bridgwater’s southern outskirts. … Read More
Taunton and Wellington MP Accused of 'NIMBYism' in Heated Housing Debate Monday, June 29, 2026 nimby housing planning greenbelt development parliament conservation reform affordablehousing somerset During a contentious debate in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term, short for “Not In My Back Yard,” is often used to … Read More
Taunton and Wellington MP Accused of 'NIMBYism' by Housing Secretary Amid Housing Debate Monday, June 29, 2026 nimby housing planning greenbelt localgovernment nationaltrust environment conservation housingcrisis localplans During a heated exchange in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term “NIMBY” (Not In My Back Yard) is often used to … Read More
Plans for 82 New Homes in Nailsea Ignite Concerns Over Housing Overload Thursday, June 25, 2026 nailsea housing development planning community affordable construction greenbelt overload residents Developers Taylor Wimpey have submitted plans to North Somerset Council to build 82 new homes on an 18-acre site at Youngwood Farm, located in the south-west corner of Nailsea. This proposal marks the third phase of the … Read More
90 Acres of Bristol’s Green Belt Transformed into Epic’s New European Headquarters Tuesday, May 26, 2026 epic bristol northsomerset greenbelt construction economy jobs healthcaretech localbusiness development A vast expanse of 90 acres on the edge of Bristol’s green belt has been transformed into a sprawling construction site for a landmark development that is stirring both excitement and debate. Visible to commuters along the … Read More
90 Acres of Bristol Green Belt Transformed into Major Construction Site for Epic’s European HQ Tuesday, May 26, 2026 epic bristol northsomerset greenbelt construction economy jobs healthcare development localbusiness Ninety acres of green belt land on the outskirts of Bristol are undergoing a dramatic transformation into a sprawling construction site, marking one of the most significant, yet contentious, developments in North Somerset’s … Read More