Residents of Middlezoy, a village in Somerset, are eager to regain ownership of their local playing fields and village hall on Nethermoor Road, but Somerset Council’s limited staffing means the transfer won’t happen anytime …
A village in Somerset is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to reclaim ownership of its cherished local playing fields, but Somerset Council’s limited staffing resources have delayed the process. Middlezoy Parish Council …
North Somerset councillors have strongly criticised the government’s recent reforms to planning permission rules, describing them as “Stalinist” and an unwelcome centralisation of power. Despite already meeting most of the …
Somerset’s local government and community are mourning the loss of John Coles, a respected and longstanding councillor in Glastonbury. Known for his warmth, dedication, and deep connection to his community, Mr. Coles passed …
A key High Court decision permitting a housing development in a flood-prone area of North Somerset has ignited parliamentary concern over the future of flood risk management in British housing policies. North Somerset Council …
A High Court ruling allowing a major housing development in a flood-prone area of North Somerset has sparked significant concern from local officials and MPs, raising alarms about its wider national impact. North Somerset …
North Somerset Council is set to sell its Castlewood office complex in Clevedon to Avon and Somerset Police for £7.5 million, a significant discount from the £12.6 million the council originally paid in 2010. Councillors will …
A small business park in central Bath is undergoing a subtle transformation into a growing student campus, prompting worries from local representatives. Developers are converting Berkeley House, an office block on The Square …
The B3191 Cleeve Hill coastal road between Watchet and Blue Anchor, a crucial alternative for holidaymakers when the A39 is congested, has been closed indefinitely since January 2023 due to coastal erosion concerns. This …
Somerset Council has strategically delayed the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as an easy target for opportunistic buyers. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and properties, …
Somerset Council has chosen to stagger the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as a “weak wildebeest” to opportunistic bidders. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and properties …
A recent Ofsted inspection has exposed troubling practices within Somerset Council’s children’s services, revealing that vulnerable children are frequently placed in unlawful, unregistered homes as temporary solutions. This …
Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee is poised to decide on July 8 whether to approve another student accommodation block in the heart of Bath. The proposal involves converting Grosvenor House, a former …
During a heated exchange in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term “NIMBY” (Not In My Back Yard) is often used to describe individuals or …
A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration initiative with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. This board will oversee the investment aimed …