Challenges Mount for Somerset’s Rural Housing Plan as Key Site Struggles Cost Council Thousands Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset mendip housing planning development council anchorroad coleford infrastructure localplan Somerset’s ambitious rural housing plans face significant setbacks as difficulties surrounding a critical development site threaten progress. Mendip District Council’s Local Plan Part II, approved in December 2021, initially … Read More
Challenges Mount for Key Rural Housing Site in Somerset Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing mendip planning development coleford infrastructure legal council localplan Somerset’s housing strategy faces potential setbacks as a critical rural development project encounters significant obstacles. Mendip District Council initially earmarked 37 sites for housing growth in its Local Plan Part II, … Read More
Somerset Council Unveils Sites for 27,000 New Homes, Including Four Major Developments Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing development bath keynsham planning consultation infrastructure worldheritage sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has released a comprehensive list of potential housing development sites as part of its forthcoming local plan, aiming to meet a government-mandated target of over 27,000 new homes by … Read More
Full List of Somerset Sites Proposed for 27,000 New Homes, Including Four Major Developments Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing development planning bath keynsham midsomernorton localplan infrastructure consultation Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled a comprehensive list of potential locations for new housing developments across the district, aiming to meet a government-mandated target of over 27,000 homes by 2043. This … Read More
Glastonbury’s Van Dweller Crisis: From Hippie Haven to Overrun Streets Saturday, October 4, 2025 glastonbury vandwellers caravan traveller somerset licensing housing community infrastructure publichealth Glastonbury, Somerset—famed for its spiritual heritage and the iconic music festival—has long been a safe haven for the traveller community and those embracing alternative lifestyles. However, this picturesque town is now … Read More
Clifton Suspension Bridge Faces Vehicle Closure Risk Without Toll Increase Friday, October 3, 2025 clifton bridge tolls maintenance infrastructure renovation transport conservation funding traffic The Clifton Suspension Bridge may be forced to close to motor traffic unless the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust can secure £20 million over the next 25 years to fund critical maintenance. To address this, the Trust has … Read More