Mosque Expansion in Weston-super-Mare Approved Despite Racist Opposition Friday, February 20, 2026 mosque weston-super-mare planning expansion community racism islamophobia localgovernment inclusion religion A proposal to expand the Weston Islamic Education Centre mosque in Weston-super-Mare has been unanimously approved by the North Somerset Council planning committee, even after facing a surge of racist objections. At a meeting … Read More
Initial Plans Approved for New Solar Farm Near Somerset Sports Fields Thursday, February 19, 2026 solar somerset renewable energy biodiversity planning development village landscape sustainability Plans for a major solar farm near the sports fields in a growing Somerset village have received initial approval, paving the way for detailed proposals to move ahead. ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, … Read More
Massive Data Centre Planned Near M5 in Bridgwater Spanning Over 180 Football Pitches Thursday, February 19, 2026 datacentre bridgwater somerset infrastructure solarfarm floodrisk construction digitaleconomy planning m5 Plans have been submitted to build a colossal data centre near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater, potentially covering an area larger than 180 football pitches. Express Distribution Park Ltd, a company based in Bridgwater, filed … Read More
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
360 New Homes and Country Park Proposed Near Frome Rugby Club Sunday, February 15, 2026 frome housing development affordable community rugby park sustainability planning cycling sport Plans have been unveiled to build up to 360 new homes on land near Frome Rugby Football Club, pending approval from Somerset Council expected by this summer. The development, promoted by Barwood Land, involves approximately … Read More
More Parking Spaces Approved for Popular Somerset Farm Shop Saturday, February 14, 2026 somerset parking farmshop glastonbury localbusiness planning safety biodiversity rural construction Middlewick Farm Shop and Café, a well-loved destination east of Glastonbury, Somerset, is set to increase its parking capacity after receiving planning approval from Somerset Council. Operated by the Barker family, the farm … Read More