Early Christmas Gift: £370,000 Nursery Expansion Approved for Growing Somerset Village Wednesday, December 24, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery somerset community development education funding parishcouncil housing infrastructure Residents of Bishops Lydeard, a rapidly expanding village near Taunton, have received a much-anticipated early Christmas gift: local councillors have approved a £370,000 expansion project for the village nursery. The existing … Read More
KFC’s Plan for 5am Service in Bridgwater Delayed Due to Councillor No-Show Thursday, November 27, 2025 kfc bridgwater licensing somerset dunball councillor postponed drivethru noise parishcouncil KFC’s attempt to extend its operating hours until 5am in Bridgwater has been postponed following a councillor’s failure to attend the scheduled licensing hearing. The fast-food chain sought permission to modify the licence … Read More
Call for Cash as Bishops Lydeard Nursery Project Faces Uncertainty Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery childcare funding cil parishcouncil education redevelopment community somerset Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on Bishops Lydeard Parish Council to allocate an additional £50,000 from its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds. This crucial boost could unlock the £370,000 … Read More
Somerset Town’s Ambitious Merger Proposal Sparks Controversy Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset castlecary ansford merger governance councillor petition parishcouncil localgovernment controversy Castle Cary, a fast-growing Somerset town, is proposing to merge with its neighbouring parish, Ansford, a move that has ignited local tension and suspicions of a power grab. Over the past decade, significant housing … Read More
Growing Somerset Town Proposes Merger with Neighboring Parish Thursday, October 16, 2025 somerset castlecary ansford parishcouncil governance merger housing boundaries consultation localelections Residents of Castle Cary, a thriving town in Somerset, are being invited to share their opinions on a proposed merger with the adjacent parish of Ansford. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced significant growth, … Read More
Castle Cary Proposes Merger with Neighboring Ansford Parish Amid Rapid Growth Thursday, September 18, 2025 castlecary ansford somerset parishcouncil localelections governance boundarychange housinggrowth community consultation Castle Cary, a rapidly growing town in Somerset, is considering merging with its neighboring parish, Ansford, ahead of the upcoming local elections—pending resident approval of the proposals. Over the past decade, Castle Cary … Read More