North Somerset Unveils Massive Plan for 25,000 New Homes Amid Public Backlash Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing localplan development infrastructure sustainability greenbelt consultation environment urbangrowth North Somerset Council has revealed an extensive update to its Local Plan, detailing where approximately 24,495 new homes and significant employment land will be developed between 2026 and 2041. This ambitious blueprint aims … Read More
North Somerset Unveils Ambitious Plan for 24,495 New Homes Amid Local Opposition Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing development infrastructure localplan environment greenbelt consultation sustainability community North Somerset Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Local Plan, outlining proposals for nearly 25,000 new homes, alongside job creation and key infrastructure developments over the next 15 years. The … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Safeguard Somerset Levels Sunday, October 19, 2025 somerset flooding drainage infrastructure flooddefence rivers parrett engineering environment resilience A £10 million flood defence scheme across the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long initiative to reduce flood risks for local communities. Led by the Somerset Rivers Authority … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Protect Somerset Levels Communities Sunday, October 19, 2025 flooding somerset drainage infrastructure watermanagement flooddefense rivers engineering climate resilience A significant £10 million flood defence initiative on the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long programme devoted to reducing flood risk across the county. This project, led by … Read More
Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan Empowers Locals to Shape Future Housing Saturday, October 18, 2025 ilminster neighbourhoodplan housing somerset community development greenspaces planning infrastructure localgovernment Ilminster residents will now have a stronger voice in shaping new housing developments after the town’s Neighbourhood Plan was officially adopted by Somerset Council. The plan’s journey began in October 2015, with public … Read More
Golden Economic Rule and Tax Cuts Announced During Somerset Visit Thursday, October 16, 2025 economy taxcuts housing conservatives savings smallbusiness welfare nationalinsurance infrastructure deficit In a significant visit to the Somerset village of Cannington, shadow chancellor Mel Stride MP engaged with local businesses and residents, addressing pressing economic concerns and unveiling key Conservative policies focused … Read More