Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Scrapping Roundabout Upgrade Sparks Frustration Among Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater traffic roundabout upgrade congestion somerset council infrastructure dunball transport The decision to cancel the upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout in Bridgwater has left local residents “sick to death” of the mounting traffic issues, according to Conservative opposition leader Councillor Diogo … Read More
Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … 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
North Somerset Council’s Carlton Street Car Park Lease Called ‘Worst Deal Ever’ Amid Heavy Losses Saturday, November 8, 2025 northsomerset carpark lease council losses maintenance westonsupermare infrastructure repairs scandal North Somerset Council is facing severe financial and structural troubles with Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, described by council leader Mike Bell as “the worst deal any council has ever signed.” The council … Read More
Council's Carlton Street Car Park Deal Labeled ‘Worst Ever’ Amid Major Losses Saturday, November 8, 2025 northsomerset carltonstreet carpark lease financialloss infrastructure council westonsupermare maintenance legalissues North Somerset Council is grappling with what its leader has called “the worst deal any council has ever signed” after committing to a 45-year lease for the troubled Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare. Since signing … Read More