Somerset Council Pushes Ahead with Housing Development on Frome’s Packsaddle Fields Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset frome housing development packsaddle greenspace protest livewest community council Despite significant public opposition, Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to build homes on Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space on the northern edge of Frome. The land, owned by the council, has served as a … Read More
Somerset Council Advances Housing Plans on Frome’s Packsaddle Fields Despite Public Opposition Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset frome packsaddlefields housing greenspace development livewest community protest council Plans to build new homes on Packsaddle Fields, a beloved green space at the northern edge of Frome, are moving forward despite widespread public opposition. Owned by Somerset Council, Packsaddle Fields has served as a popular … Read More
95 New Affordable Homes Proposed Near Chard Monday, January 5, 2026 affordable housing chard livewest development planning selfbuild somerset education crossman Nearly 100 new affordable homes could soon be built near Chard, pending approval of updated plans. The Crossman Group secured outline permission in March 2024 to develop 95 homes along the B3167 Perry Street, situated on the … Read More
Cockapoos Flo and Lily Take Top Prize in Festive Dog Competition Sunday, December 28, 2025 cockapoos dogs festive competition holiday pets rescue celebration community livewest Flo and Lily, a pair of adorable cockapoos dressed in festive attire, have captured hearts and won first place in a holiday competition organized by the housing association LiveWest. The “My Festive Moment” … Read More
Chic Cockapoos Flo and Lily Triumph in Festive Dog Fashion Contest Sunday, December 28, 2025 cockapoos festive holiday competition livewest dogs community tradition rescue fashion Flo and Lily, two impeccably dressed cockapoos, have captured hearts and the top prize in a festive dog attire competition hosted by the housing association LiveWest. The “My Festive Moment” initiative encouraged … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Four years on, residents still face cracked roads in new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 residents roads maintenance housing development wedmore infrastructure acorn livewest council Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore are frustrated after four years of living in a new housing development still plagued by unfinished roads and poorly maintained communal areas. Since the first occupants … Read More