400 More Homes Proposed for Backwell Amidst Rapid Village Expansion Friday, September 12, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development planning amenities community affordablehousing ecology infrastructure Backwell, a North Somerset village known for its scenic charm, is facing a significant increase in housing development. Rubix Land has announced plans to submit an outline planning application for up to 400 new homes on land … Read More
Plans for 130 New Homes in Paulton Face Strong Local Opposition Over Capacity Concerns Thursday, September 11, 2025 paulton housing development infrastructure planning opposition gladman affordable community greenfield A proposal by Gladman Developments Ltd to build 130 new homes on 3.7 hectares of greenfield land in the North East Somerset village of Paulton has sparked significant local opposition. Despite the developer’s claim that the … Read More
Controversy Over 130-Home Development in Paulton Village Sparks Strong Local Opposition Thursday, September 11, 2025 paulton housing development planning infrastructure community opposition affordablehousing greenfield northeastsomerset A proposal to build 130 new homes on a 3.7-hectare greenfield site on the west side of Paulton, a village in North East Somerset, has sparked significant opposition from locals who believe the community is already stretched … Read More
More Road Closures as Dunball Roundabout Upgrade Nears Completion in Bridgwater Thursday, September 11, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout roadworks somerset infrastructure traffic construction diversions development Motorists in Bridgwater should prepare for additional evening and overnight road closures over the next two months as the £10.7 million Dunball roundabout upgrade approaches its final stages. Since November 2024, Somerset … Read More
Bridgwater Roundabout Upgrade Nears Completion Amidst Ongoing Road Closures Thursday, September 11, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout somerset infrastructure roadworks traffic m5 construction levellingup Bridgwater motorists face further evening and overnight road closures over the coming two months as the significant upgrade of the Dunball roundabout approaches completion. Since November 2024, Somerset Council and contractor … Read More
‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset burnham berrow cycling pedestrians safety infrastructure greenway congestion council A coastal road described as “scary” and “dangerous” in Somerset is poised for significant safety enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of Somerset Council’s broader infrastructure plans. The Burnham and … Read More