More Than 1,600 Sites Under Review for New Housing in Somerset Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset housing localplan development planning helaa consultation phosphates infrastructure sustainability Somerset Council is actively reviewing over 1,600 potential sites for new housing developments as it works to establish a new Local Plan for the county. Since taking over planning responsibilities in April 2023, the council … Read More
No Final Decision Yet on Turning Former Chard Factory into NHS Health Hub Saturday, February 7, 2026 nhs chard healthcare housing somerset healthhub primarycare infrastructure community development Somerset health authorities have yet to decide whether the closed Oscar Mayer factory in Chard will be converted into a new NHS health hub. The factory, situated on A358 Furnham Road, closed in August 2021, resulting in 860 … Read More
Council Reverses Decision to Cut Recycling Centre Hours and Scrap Discovery Card Charges Friday, February 6, 2026 budget recycling socialcare counciltax bath reversal discoverycard consultation localgovernment infrastructure Bath and North East Somerset Council has reversed its plans to reduce the operating hours of local recycling centres and to introduce charges for the residents' discovery cards. Originally, the council aimed to save £200,000 … Read More
Glastonbury Festival's Nearest Train Station Set for Major Accessibility Upgrade Wednesday, February 4, 2026 glastonbury castlecary accessibility railway transport infrastructure somerset busservice upgrade travel Castle Cary railway station, the closest rail link to the Glastonbury Festival site, is moving closer to receiving significant accessibility upgrades, addressing concerns raised by passengers and local residents. Handling … Read More
‘No confidence’ in Somerset Council’s planning decisions Wednesday, February 4, 2026 somerset planning development housing communities rural council scrapp infrastructure campaign Rural communities across Somerset are vocalizing a clear message: they have “no confidence” in the planning decisions made by Somerset Council. This widespread frustration culminated in the inaugural meeting of … Read More
Car-Free Route Linking Taunton and Wellington Set to Begin Construction by 2028 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 greenway cycling walking somerset infrastructure taunton wellington activetravel funding community A new car-free route connecting Taunton and Wellington, two of Somerset’s largest towns, is poised to begin construction by 2028, pending sufficient funding. The ambitious project aims to provide pedestrians and cyclists with … Read More