Tiny Somerset Village Under Siege by Lorries as Bridge is Reduced to 'Mincemeat' Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage traffic concerns residents infrastructure safety A small village in Somerset is facing increasing challenges as heavy lorry traffic continues to pound its roads, leaving a local bridge severely damaged and residents deeply concerned. The once peaceful community is now … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Residents still dealing with cracked roads four years after moving to new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 housing roads development maintenance somerset acorn livewest property residents wedmore Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore have been battling ongoing issues with their housing development, four years after the first families moved in. Despite homes being occupied since 2021, many claim that … Read More
‘We’ve been left behind’: Four years on, residents still face cracked roads in new estate Wednesday, November 19, 2025 residents roads maintenance housing development wedmore infrastructure acorn livewest council Residents of Cross Farm Green and Elder Close in Wedmore are frustrated after four years of living in a new housing development still plagued by unfinished roads and poorly maintained communal areas. Since the first occupants … Read More
Plans for ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Refused Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing planning somerset carpark mendip aster residents affordable development Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six new homes on a Glastonbury car park, labeling the plans “completely inappropriate.” The controversial development would have replaced much-needed parking spaces … Read More
Plans for Homes on Glastonbury Car Park Rejected Amid Concerns Over Parking Loss Friday, November 7, 2025 glastonbury housing parking somerset planning aster council development residents affordablehousing Somerset Council has narrowly rejected proposals to build six homes on the Norbins Road car park in Glastonbury, deeming the plans “completely inappropriate.” The decision came after months of debate and strong opposition … Read More
Bath Liveable Neighbourhood Faces Criticism as Council Prepares Decision on Permanency Thursday, November 6, 2025 bath liveableneighbourhood lowerlansdown traffic winifredslane residents safety cycling consultation council Residents in Bath’s Lower Lansdown area are voicing strong opposition to the Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme, branding it a “failure” as Bath and North East Somerset Council evaluates whether to make the trial permanent. … Read More