Plans for 1,000-Bed Hinkley Point C Campus Near M5 Abandoned Friday, February 20, 2026 hinkleypoint edfenergy construction workerhousing somerset nuclearpower accommodation communityimpact infrastructure bridgwater EDF Energy has officially scrapped its plans to build a 1,000-bed campus for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater. This decision comes as updated workforce projections … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Prime Minister's Support on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project Monday, January 12, 2026 tidallagoon renewableenergy somerset infrastructure cleanenergy hinkleypoint government jobs environment sustainable Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to personally engage with plans for an ambitious £11 billion tidal lagoon in Somerset. The proposed project, led by … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Prime Minister Meeting on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project Monday, January 12, 2026 tidallagoon renewableenergy somerset infrastructure cleanenergy hinkleypoint economicdevelopment solarenergy transportation government sport Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has formally requested a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss an ambitious tidal lagoon project in her constituency. The £11 billion … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival and Major Developments Transforming the Procession Route Thursday, October 30, 2025 bridgwater carnival regeneration infrastructure hinkleypoint development culture transport heritage community The Bridgwater Carnival, a cherished tradition dating back to the Victorian era, stands as one of the oldest events of its kind in the UK. Each year, the town centre bursts into life with vibrant carnival carts, music, and … Read More
Somerset Village Adopts Ambitious Plan to Halt New Housing Development Tuesday, August 26, 2025 cannington somerset neighbourhoodplan housing rural preservation development community hinkleypoint infrastructure The Somerset village of Cannington has adopted a bold new Neighbourhood Plan aimed at guiding its development through 2032—prioritizing the preservation of its rural charm and green spaces while meeting housing needs without … Read More
Somerset's Stunning Yet Perilous Burnham-on-Sea Beach Sunday, August 10, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset beach tides quicksand safety hinkleypoint coastguard tourists environment On a brilliant early August day, I found myself at Burnham-on-Sea beach in Somerset, captivated by its stark beauty. The sun shone brightly, but an unusually cool and brisk wind swept across the dunes, sending fine sand … Read More