The possibility of constructing hundreds of homes on the South Stoke plateau near Bath has become a subject of contention and uncertainty. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s rejection of plans for 290 homes led to an …
A contentious plan to prevent through traffic in Bath by blocking three roads has been put on hold following a legal challenge from local residents seeking an injunction. The initiative, part of the Bath and North East …
Somerset Council is considering changes to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save over £6m, with the potential for cuts to support for residents effective from April 2025. Currently, the council provides …
In Weston-Super-Mare, a new housing development is preparing for the future by having local children bury a time capsule. The capsule, assembled by students at Parklands Educate Together Primary School, will be unearthed in …
A raging fire broke out in a barn in Somerset, prompting urgent warnings for residents to keep their windows closed. Fire crews have been battling the intense flames since the early hours, struggling to contain the inferno. …
Recent data from Compare My Move reveals that 71.2% of inquiries for moving services to Weston-Super-Mare in 2022 originated from Bristol residents. The comparison website attributes this trend to the escalating house prices …
The Taunton Town Council is making strides to reopen a vital footpath that runs along the River Tone through the town center. This footpath used to serve as a direct link from the Riverain Lodge retirement complex to key …
West Somerset Council is nearing completion of the first council homes in over 30 years. The development at Rainbow Way in Minehead is set to offer 54 homes, comprising a mix of 33 flats and 21 houses. A special Open House …
A controversial plan to demolish two homes in Midsomer Norton in order to make way for a development of 54 new houses has caused uproar among local residents. The proposed development, known as the “Underhill Farm” project, …
Yeovil’s bus station is set to close its public toilets as a result of the significant annual maintenance cost of £70,000. Somerset Council, the funding source, withdrew its support leading to the announcement of the closure …
After months of closure, the Post Office on Rodden Road in Frome is set to reopen, much to the relief of the local residents. The closure, which occurred on July 29, 2023, was due to the resignation of the Post Office’s …
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 …
The North Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to parking across the region. The aim is to introduce new parking charges to various car parks and on-street parking locations in order to …
Concerns have arisen in Frome over plans for the construction of over 1,700 new homes, with fears that the proposed development may have a detrimental impact on the local community and heighten the risk of flooding in the …
Frome residents are being encouraged to share their input on updated proposals for over 1,700 new residences at the southern periphery of their town. Initial plans for the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) were presented in …