Somerset Council Unveils Sites for 27,000 New Homes, Including Four Major Developments Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing development bath keynsham planning consultation infrastructure worldheritage sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has released a comprehensive list of potential housing development sites as part of its forthcoming local plan, aiming to meet a government-mandated target of over 27,000 new homes by … Read More
Glastonbury’s Van Dweller Crisis: From Hippie Haven to Overrun Streets Saturday, October 4, 2025 glastonbury vandwellers caravan traveller somerset licensing housing community infrastructure publichealth Glastonbury, Somerset—famed for its spiritual heritage and the iconic music festival—has long been a safe haven for the traveller community and those embracing alternative lifestyles. However, this picturesque town is now … Read More
Clifton Suspension Bridge Faces Vehicle Closure Risk Without Toll Increase Friday, October 3, 2025 clifton bridge tolls maintenance infrastructure renovation transport conservation funding traffic The Clifton Suspension Bridge may be forced to close to motor traffic unless the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust can secure £20 million over the next 25 years to fund critical maintenance. To address this, the Trust has … Read More
Public Consultation Launched on Sites for 27,000 New Homes in Bath and North East Somerset Friday, October 3, 2025 housing consultation development planning infrastructure bath keynsham somerset localplan sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a public consultation to gather feedback on potential sites for over 27,000 new homes required by government targets to be built across the area by 2043. This is part of the … Read More
M4 Closure Confirmed for Three Days to Install New Badminton Road Bridge Thursday, October 2, 2025 m4 bridge closure construction badminton traffic nationalhighways detour infrastructure safety sport Motorists are being warned of a significant upcoming closure on the M4 to facilitate the construction of the new Badminton Road Bridge. The motorway will be completely shut in both directions between junction 18 (Bath) and … Read More
Major Roadworks in Taunton to Support New Staplegrove Housing Development May Last Over a Year Thursday, October 2, 2025 staplegrove taunton roadworks housing development infrastructure somerset construction traffic planning Plans for the Staplegrove urban extension—a significant housing and commercial development on Taunton’s north-western edge—are moving forward, with an anticipated 60 weeks of major roadworks required to support the … Read More