High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More
Developers to Use Apartment Blocks to Shield 186-Home M5-Adjacent Development from Motorway Noise Monday, July 28, 2025 m5 eastoningordano housing noisemitigation planning development soundproofing affordablehousing greenbelt motorway Developers planning a sizeable new housing project next to the M5 motorway have devised a noise mitigation strategy that involves constructing blocks of flats directly adjacent to the motorway. Lands Improvement has submitted … Read More
South West Mega Slide Seeks Permanent Spot as Annual Attraction Sunday, July 27, 2025 megaslide tourism ruralsupport roadsafety environment planning attraction corfemullen dorset greenbelt A popular “mega slide” attraction located in a farm field west of Wimborne is aiming to become an annual event, but not without stirring controversy. Since opening in 2022, the slide has drawn significant visitor … Read More
Hinkley Point C: New 1,000-Bed Workforce Campus Planned Near M5 Junction 24 Services Sunday, July 27, 2025 hinkley construction campus somerset m5 workforce edf accommodation planning infrastructure A substantial new campus designed to accommodate 1,000 workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is planned near Somerset’s latest motorway services on the M5. This development addresses the anticipated peak … Read More
Lovehoney’s Bath Warehouse Set for Expansion Amid Local Approval Friday, July 25, 2025 lovehoney bath warehouse expansion council planning sustainability noise employment retail Lovehoney, the well-known sex toy retailer, is set to expand its warehouse in Bath following the approval of extension plans by the Bath and North East Somerset Council. On Wednesday, July 16, the council gave the go-ahead … Read More
Developers Building New Somerset Homes Urged to Invest in Community Infrastructure Friday, July 25, 2025 somerset development infrastructure planning community housing consultation contributions education health Bath and North East Somerset Council is inviting residents to share their opinions on how developers should contribute to community benefits and infrastructure improvements. Ahead of the Local Plan Options consultation this … Read More