Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham Thursday, September 18, 2025 aldi melksham supermarket retail planning construction jobs parking infrastructure expansion Budget supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new store in Melksham, aiming to replace its existing, smaller supermarket on Beanacre Road. The proposed site is the former Countrywide store … Read More
Chard’s New Primary School Set to Open Beside Holyrood Academy Thursday, September 18, 2025 chard somerset primaryschool holyroodacademy housing education development planning infrastructure council Somerset Council has confirmed that Chard’s new primary school will be constructed adjacent to the town’s existing secondary school, Holyrood Academy. This announcement clarifies longstanding plans associated with the Chard … Read More
Impressive Scenes Capture £4bn Gigafactory Rising in Somerset Wednesday, September 17, 2025 gigafactory somerset ev battery tata agratas construction infrastructure jaguar sustainability The ambitious £4 billion gigafactory in Somerset is rapidly taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery production capacity. Set to become the country’s largest EV battery plant, … Read More
Wellington Station Project Moves Forward After Years of Delay Wednesday, September 17, 2025 wellington railway networkrail station construction transport infrastructure campaign somerset liberaldemocrats Wellington’s Member of Parliament, Gideon Amos, has described a recent site meeting with Network Rail officials as “very positive,” as plans for the town’s new railway station gain momentum after years of uncertainty. Mr. … Read More
North Somerset Council Cancels Costly Bus Lane Plan in Backwell Amid Village Opposition Wednesday, September 17, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset transport infrastructure localplan publictransport traffic development community sport North Somerset Council has abandoned its plan to construct a £2.2 million, 260-metre-long bus lane along the A370 in Backwell, a move welcomed by many local residents who had expressed strong opposition. The proposed bus lane … Read More
Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More