Puriton

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax backlog delays puriton somersetcouncil planning restructuring customerservice frustration

Andy and Rachel Hancock moved to Puriton, Somerset, in January, only to find themselves trapped in limbo for 15 weeks while the council delayed updating their council tax address. Despite notifying Somerset Council’s revenue … Read More

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

Friday, March 27, 2026 accident rescue firedepartment somerset puriton crash emergency firefighters vehicle extrication

A car collided with a residential property in Puriton, Somerset, on the evening of Thursday, March 26, prompting a swift rescue operation by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. At 5:02 pm, crews from Taunton and … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 housing somerset bridgwater development puriton m5 community affordable planning infrastructure

Plans are underway to build up to 400 new homes north of the M5 Dunball services in Somerset, potentially creating a vibrant new community on the edge of Bridgwater. Developer Mac Mic Strategic Land has submitted initial … Read More

Thursday, September 18, 2025 somerset puriton primaryschool expansion gigafactory education housing development council delay

Plans to expand Puriton Primary School, located near Somerset’s upcoming gigafactory development, have been postponed by up to a year due to revised pupil forecasts. The school, situated on Rowlands Rise at the southern end … Read More