Ice Cream Van Tours Bath Area to Engage Public on Housing Plans for 27,000 New Homes Sunday, October 26, 2025 housing planning bath consultation development community affordable localplan infrastructure sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched an innovative outreach initiative using a converted 1990 Mr Whippy-style ice cream van, now brightly painted in orange, to engage the public on a major consultation about … Read More
Somerset Village Unites to Oppose Plan to Transform It into a Town Saturday, October 25, 2025 whitchurch greenbelt housing development somerset community planning bristol localplan opposition Whitchurch Village in Somerset recently saw a packed meeting as residents rallied to oppose controversial plans that could transform their village into a large town. Over 100 concerned locals gathered to review detailed maps … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Integration into Bristol Under Controversial Housing Plan Tuesday, October 21, 2025 whitchurch bristol greenbelt housing development localplan community campaign planning conservation Residents of Whitchurch Village, a Somerset community on the outskirts of Bristol, are set to gather this evening (Tuesday, October 21) for a public meeting to voice concerns about new housing plans that could effectively … Read More
Dorset Council Extends Planning Consultations After Technical Glitches Tuesday, October 21, 2025 dorset consultation planning localplan transportplan accessibility council residents survey extension sport Dorset Council has extended the consultation periods for two significant planning documents following an overwhelming number of responses and widespread reports of technical difficulties on its online platform. The Local … Read More
Somerset Faces “Astronomical” Challenge to Build 75,000 Homes by 2045 Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan neighbourhoodplans development planning government communities rural infrastructure The government’s directive for Somerset to build an overwhelming 75,000 new homes over the next 20 years has sparked concern among local councillors and residents, who warn the target is unrealistic and risks ignoring local … Read More
Somerset Faces Challenge of Building 75,000 New Homes by 2045 Amid Local Opposition Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan development planning councils rural roads neighbourhood government The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by … Read More