How Castle Cary is Transforming: A Look at Its Past, Present, and Future Thursday, August 14, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development localplan community infrastructure affordability planning growth Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have seen significant transformations, and Castle Cary is no exception. As the county anticipates a new Local Plan, the prospect of more housing developments looms large for … Read More
Ilminster Housing Plan Moves Forward with Hedgerow Removal and Biodiversity Gains Wednesday, August 13, 2025 ilminster housing development hedgerows biodiversity access phosphates infrastructure persimmon ecology Revised plans for a major housing development in Ilminster are set to be submitted this autumn, following Persimmon Homes South West’s approval to remove sections of nearby hedgerows to facilitate site access. The … Read More
Dorset Prepares for Public Response to Proposed Parking Charge Revisions Tuesday, August 12, 2025 dorset parking charges survey council economy residents carparks transportation infrastructure sport Dorset Council is gearing up for a wave of feedback as it invites public opinion on proposed changes to parking charges across the county. Previous parking adjustments sparked significant public reaction—most notably a … Read More
Why Bristol Airport’s £60m Transport Hub Feels Like a Missed Opportunity Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange travel accessibility expansion passengerexperience investment infrastructure Having grown up in Barcelona, where underused airports became symbols of economic missteps during Spain’s financial crisis, I approached Bristol Airport’s newly opened £60 million transport hub with a healthy dose of … Read More
I Tried Bristol Airport's £60m New Transport Hub – and It Felt Like a Step Backwards Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange accessibility infrastructure passengerexperience expansion publictransport toddlerfriendly sport Growing up in Barcelona, I’m no stranger to airport controversies. Spain’s economic crisis in the late 2000s and early 2010s saw many airports built in remote locations that barely saw any use—take Huesca’s airport, which … Read More
Somerset Council Funds 82 Bus Services to Keep Communities Connected Sunday, August 10, 2025 somerset bus subsidies transport council routes publictransport wales infrastructure services sport Somerset Council will provide subsidies for 82 bus services throughout this year to maintain essential transport connections for local communities. These subsidies support routes that would otherwise be unprofitable, enabling … Read More