West Somerset Railway Reconnecting to Mainline Rail Services Tuesday, November 26, 2024 railway heritage connectivity funding proposal business case somerset transport infrastructure tourism The West Somerset Railway (WSR) is in the process of seeking funding from the central government to reconnect its heritage railway line to mainline railway services. The proposal aims to improve transport options and boost … Read More
Fierce Opposition to Salt Marsh Plans in North Somerset Village Monday, October 21, 2024 somerset village salt marsh edf hinkley point c community farmland proposal opposition conservation The community of Kingston Seymour in North Somerset is up in arms over EDF’s proposal to convert vast stretches of local farmland into a salt marsh in order to compensate for fish mortality caused by the Hinkley Point C … Read More
Controversial Somerset Homes Plan Approved Thursday, May 9, 2024 somerset homes plan approval development curo housing committee council proposal Revised plans for the construction of nearly 60 new homes in a Somerset town have been given the green light by local council members. Curo, the housing association, initially submitted plans in August 2022 for 60 new homes, … Read More
Controversy Over Proposed Parking Charges in Midsomer Norton and Radstock Tuesday, March 26, 2024 council parking charges midsomer norton radstock emission-based budget traders debate proposal A controversial decision by the Bath and North East Somerset Council to potentially end free parking in Midsomer Norton and Radstock has ignited a fierce debate. The proposal, aimed at addressing budgetary concerns, would see … Read More
Concerns Over Proposed Parking Charges in North Somerset Thursday, March 21, 2024 north somerset parking charges consultation residents businesses concerns proposal councillors opposition Councillors in North Somerset are expressing concerns over proposed parking charges that could impact residents and businesses in the area. The Parking Management Strategy and Action Plan consultation, which is open for seven … Read More
Former Award-Winning Small Business Could Be Turned into House in Latest Planning News Monday, December 18, 2023 development conversion small business residential planning application council renovation property proposal Several proposals for converting empty commercial properties into residential buildings have been submitted in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. The plans include turning a former “small business of the … Read More