Planning

Wellington

Next Steps to Deliver Wellington Railway Station by 2027

West Country MPs are pressing the government for clearer details on funding and timelines following the recent spending review, which confirmed investment in reopening two railway stations: Wellington in Somerset and …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Codford

Tea Shop Saved After Worker’s Poetic Appeal Moves Council

A Wiltshire tea shop has been granted permission to continue operating from a former pub, thanks to a poignant plea delivered in verse by Lizzie Leigh, known locally as ‘Britain’s Tea Poet.’ Wiltshire Council’s western area …

By Tommy Wathen · · 4 min read

Somerset

Plans for Nearly 25,000 New Homes Across Somerset Unveiled

North Somerset is preparing for significant growth, with detailed plans for nearly 25,000 new homes set to progress to the next stage. North Somerset Council, responding to a government directive, must identify sites for …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Glastonbury

Glastonbury FOMO: Missing Out on the Festival Buzz

Every year, as Glastonbury approaches, the excitement among festival-goers reaches a fever pitch. For those of us without tickets, however, it’s a season of serious FOMO—fear of missing out. Throughout winter, we reassure …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Woolavington

85 New Homes Proposed Near Woolavington Gigafactory Site

Plans for an additional 85 new homes have been revealed near Woolavington, Somerset, adjacent to the upcoming £4 billion Agratas gigafactory, marking a significant step in local development tied to the electric vehicle …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read