Taylor Wimpey and the Crown Estate have firmly rejected allegations of misconduct concerning the 2018 sale of land in Somerset poised for the development of a new ‘garden village’. The Crown Estate sold approximately 1,100 …
Plans to construct a block of flats adjacent to the well-known Bell Inn pub in Bath have raised concerns about the establishment’s future, prompting hundreds of objections from the public. Situated on Walcot Street, the Bell …
The leader of the opposition Labour group on Somerset Council has expressed strong concerns over revised plans to construct 220 new homes on the outskirts of Bridgwater. In July 2025, Bloor Homes South West initially proposed …
The leader of the Labour opposition group on Somerset Council has expressed strong criticism of the revised plans to build 220 new homes on the outskirts of Bridgwater. Bloor Homes South West initially indicated in July 2025 …
The Bay Tree pub, a Grade II listed building in Castle Cary owned by local councillor Kevin Messenger, is set to become a private residence following unanimous approval from Somerset Council’s planning committee south. The …
The Bay Tree pub in Castle Cary, Somerset, owned by councillor Kevin Messenger, is set to be transformed into a private home following unanimous approval of redevelopment plans. The Grade II listed building, situated on South …
Plans to build 24 new homes in Milverton, described as one of Somerset’s “most important and attractive” villages, were unanimously rejected by local councillors on August 25. The proposal, submitted by Wellington-based …
Plans to build 24 new homes in Milverton, described as one of Somerset’s “most important and attractive” villages, have been unanimously rejected by local councillors following nearly four years of consideration. Developer R …
Plans to construct 24 new homes in the picturesque Somerset village of Milverton have been unanimously refused by local councillors following lengthy discussions. The application, submitted by Wellington-based developer R & K …
Health authorities in Somerset have cautioned that the existing healthcare infrastructure may struggle to cope with a large new housing development planned near the county’s ‘gigafactory’. The development, dubbed ‘West …
A dispute has arisen in the historic city of Wells following the sudden closure of a well-used free parking area, previously open to visitors, shoppers, and market traders. For many years, the land at Palace Farm has been a …
An intense dispute has erupted in Wells, England’s smallest city, following the unexpected closure of a popular free car park by the landowners. For many years, visitors, market traders, business owners, and shoppers have …
William Jones, North Somerset’s newest Reform UK councillor for Hutton and Locking, has expressed confidence that his party will perform strongly in next year’s local elections. Jones became the third Reform UK councillor on …
William Jones, North Somerset’s newest Reform UK councillor, is optimistic about his party’s prospects in the forthcoming local elections. He secured his seat for the Hutton and Locking ward in a by-election held on Thursday, …
Plans for up to 750 new homes, along with a primary school and a community hub, are set to proceed near the M5 in Bridgwater despite significant local opposition and concerns over the adequacy of the proposals. Edward Ware …