Planning Approved for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater housing development somerset persimmon planning affordable community infrastructure sustainability Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured planning approval to build 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee has granted permission for a hybrid application covering both … Read More
Pharmacy Closure in Wellington Spurs Urgent Calls for Resolution Thursday, November 13, 2025 pharmacy closure healthcare wellington jhoots nhs pharmacyservices somerset mps infrastructure Gideon Amos, Member of Parliament for Wellington, has intensified his campaign to reopen or facilitate the sale of the Jhoots pharmacy located in the heart of the town. After months of uncertainty and intermittent closures, … Read More
Major A38 Junction Undergoes Six-Month Lane Closures for Key Upgrades Wednesday, November 12, 2025 a38 limekilnroundabout northsomerset busservice trafficmanagement infrastructure publictransport transportupgrade roadworks buses sport Significant upgrade work will bring lane closures to the Lime Kiln Roundabout on the A38 between North Somerset and Bristol over the next six months. Scheduled to start on Monday, November 17, the improvement project is set … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Faces Complex Challenges, Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration silt newtonlock marina cycling infrastructure planning liability The ambitious regeneration project for Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to the challenge of “removing asbestos,” highlighting the unforeseen complexities involved. As formal plans … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration infrastructure silt marina planning swingbridge cycling somerset The ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to “removing asbestos” due to unforeseen challenges beneath the surface. With £5.2 million allocated from the government-funded … Read More
Eight-Year Taunton Housing Dispute Nears Resolution After Christmas Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing development gladman planning appeal somerset phosphate infrastructure affordablehousing A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton is set to reach a conclusion after more than eight years of delays. Gladman Developments has sought since November 2017 to construct homes on land adjacent … Read More