Bridgwater Carnival: Key Developments Along the Procession Route Thursday, October 30, 2025 bridgwater carnival regeneration hinkley infrastructure development transport housing heritage festival The Bridgwater Carnival, a cherished fixture since the Victorian era, remains the oldest event of its kind in the UK. Each year, vibrant carnival carts weave through Bridgwater’s town centre, attracting thousands of visitors … Read More
Somerset’s Smallest City to Welcome 100 New Homes and Cemetery Expansion Wednesday, October 29, 2025 wells housing development somerset planning affordable construction cemetery infrastructure ecology Somerset’s smallest city, Wells, is set to receive a significant boost in housing and community amenities following the approval of plans for 100 new homes and an expanded cemetery. The development, located south of Elm Close … Read More
Nearly 200 New Homes Proposed for North Petherton Near the M5 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 housing development somerset northpetherton gladman planning affordable consultation environment infrastructure Nearly 200 new homes may soon be built on the eastern edge of North Petherton, Somerset, close to the M5 motorway, pending approval of fresh development plans. Gladman Developments unveiled proposals in early May for a … Read More
Somerset Coast Road Could Reopen to Prevent Watchet Being ‘Cut Off’ Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset watchet coastalerosion b3191 transport infrastructure roadclosure funding localeconomy council Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital … Read More
Bridgwater's One-Way System Faces Review Amid Local Concerns Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bridgwater somerset oneway celebrationmile traffic council regeneration transport infrastructure community Somerset Council has committed to reviewing the recently implemented one-way system in Bridgwater town centre, a key component of the town’s £9 million Celebration Mile initiative funded through the government-backed … Read More
‘Cherished Town’ Keynsham Battles Plans for Thousands of New Homes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 keynsham housing development localplan community opposition planning infrastructure council petition Residents of Keynsham are voicing strong opposition to proposed plans that could see thousands of new homes built around their town. As Bath and North East Somerset Council consults on its forthcoming Local Plan—which sets … Read More