Residents Celebrate Victory as Proposed Solar Farm Near Somerset-Dorset Border Is Rejected Friday, May 22, 2026 solar somerset dorset landscape heritage planning environment countryside community renewable Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially rejected following a public inquiry, much to the relief and joy of local residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, … Read More
Residents Celebrate as Solar Farm Near Somerset-Dorset Border Is Rejected Friday, May 22, 2026 solar somerset dorset landscape conservation heritage planning community environment renewable Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially withdrawn following a public inquiry, to the relief and delight of nearby residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd initially proposed the … Read More
Small Somerset Village Set to Double with 1,550 New Homes Near Gigafactory Thursday, May 21, 2026 somerset housing development gigafactory woolavington persimmon planning infrastructure affordable community A small village near Somerset’s emerging gigafactory is poised for significant growth, with plans to build 1,550 new homes that could effectively double its size over the next two decades. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley … Read More
Small Somerset Village Near Gigafactory Could Double in Size with Plans for 1,550 New Homes Thursday, May 21, 2026 somerset woolavington gigafactory development housing planning construction affordable infrastructure community A small village near Somerset is poised for significant growth, with proposals to add 1,550 new homes that could nearly double its size. The planned development, known as ‘West Woolavington,’ was initially … Read More
Couple Left in Limbo for 15 Weeks Over Council Tax Address Update Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax backlog delays communication planning reform residents apology localgovernment Andy and Rachel Hancock, who recently moved to Puriton, Somerset, have faced a frustrating 15-week wait to update their council tax address due to a significant backlog at the local council. Having relocated in January, the … Read More
Couple Left Frustrated by 15-Week Delay in Council Tax Address Update Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax council backlog puriton delays communication planning restructure residents Andy and Rachel Hancock, who relocated to the village of Puriton in Somerset this January, have faced a frustrating 15-week wait to update the address on their council tax bill. Despite promptly notifying Somerset Council’s … Read More