The Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet hosted its first live performance in more than ten years this past weekend, marking a significant victory for local arts enthusiasts and the wider community. This milestone came just days …
Somerset Council has determined that the proposed 1,000-bed workforce campus for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, located near junction 24 of the M5 motorway, will have no significant environmental effects. This …
Bath’s Guildhall has been officially permitted to continue flying the “progress” pride flag, following a positive ruling from council planners. Bath and North East Somerset Council applied for retrospective planning …
Hundreds of residents in Bridgwater have come together to oppose plans to build new homes on a cherished green space at the town’s southern edge. The area has already seen considerable housing growth over the past decade with …
Dorset Council has launched a comprehensive public consultation on the new Dorset Local Plan, which will shape the county’s development for the next 15 years. The plan addresses future housing, employment, renewable energy …
Cullompton’s much-anticipated Garden Village is steadily transforming from blueprint to reality, promising thousands of new homes, enhanced sporting facilities, and significant transport improvements. As one of Mid Devon’s …
Plans to demolish the former Priory Court care home in Burnham-on-Sea and replace it with a state-of-the-art facility have received unanimous approval from local councillors. Country Court Care Ltd. initially submitted the …
A proposal to build 200 new homes on the outskirts of Nailsea has sparked significant local concern, with many residents saying the town is already overwhelmed by recent housing developments. North Somerset Council’s planning …
Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed fight against the construction of a controversial battery energy storage facility near a densely populated residential neighborhood. Battery energy storage systems store excess …
Taunton’s MP, Gideon Amos, is advocating for the construction of a secondary school and a health hub to complement the existing primary school and other infrastructure at Orchard Grove, the town’s largest housing estate. …
Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity …
Residents of Northend, a village near Bath, are preparing to challenge the recent planning permission granted to demolish the Church of the Good Shepherd, an emblematic brutalist building, to make way for new housing. …
Plans have been submitted to restore the former King Edward’s School building on Broad Street, a once “handsome” structure in the heart of Bath that has suffered decades of neglect. The Grade II listed building, now a dusty …
Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have undergone significant transformations. With a new Local Plan forthcoming, the prospect of additional housing developments looms large across the county’s communities. …
Over the past decade, Somerset’s towns and villages have seen significant transformations, and Castle Cary is no exception. As the county anticipates a new Local Plan, the prospect of more housing developments looms large for …