Glastonbury Urgently Needs Action on Unsafe and Unsuitable Caravan Living Conditions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 glastonbury caravans licensing homelessness infrastructure somerset travellers regulation housing welfare Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has issued a call for immediate intervention to address the precarious living conditions of hundreds residing in caravans around Glastonbury. Describing these … Read More
New Homes Approved Near Popular Somerset Wedding Venue Amid Sewage System Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset housing development sewage infrastructure conservation phosphates affordable flooding planning Somerset councillors have unanimously approved plans for 18 new homes near the well-known Old Oak Farm wedding venue in Curry Rivel, despite community concerns over the capacity of local sewage systems. West of England … Read More
Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory Plans Unveil New Ring Road Construction Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset agratas gigafactory ringroad infrastructure gravity development transport cycling planning Construction could begin on the first phase of a new ring road around Somerset’s ambitious £4 billion gigafactory project before Christmas, pending planning approval. Agratas is developing the large-scale gigafactory within … Read More
£15 Million Health Centre and Modern GP Surgery to Transform Weston-super-Mare Friday, September 26, 2025 healthcare westonsupermare development nhs community rugby housing regeneration construction infrastructure sport Work is underway on a landmark £15 million health centre and GP surgery in Weston-super-Mare, set to replace the existing Graham Road surgery. Located on Sunnyside Road North, the new facility will serve up to 12,500 patients … Read More
Enhancements Proposed for Highbridge Flood Defence to Protect Somerset Villages Tuesday, September 23, 2025 highbridge flood defence riverbrue somerset clyce catchment infrastructure drainage environment A crucial flood defence structure in Highbridge is set for potential upgrades aimed at reducing flood risks for the communities upstream. The River Brue, originating from Brewham near Bruton, meanders through the Somerset … Read More
Backwell Villagers Protest Plans to Double Village Size with 1,600 New Homes Monday, September 22, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development infrastructure traffic conservation community planning rural Residents of Backwell, a rural village in North Somerset, are mounting fierce opposition to plans that would see 1,600 new homes built, effectively doubling the village’s size and threatening its countryside charm. While … Read More