Somerset Council Rejects Plans for Retirement Flats and New Co-op Store in Minehead Town Centre Friday, December 19, 2025 minehead retirement coop development planning somerset flats conservation design council Somerset Council has refused plans to build 35 retirement flats alongside a new Co-op store in the centre of Minehead. The proposals, submitted in March 2024, were a joint effort between The Co-operative Group Ltd. and … Read More
Somerset Council Rejects Plans for Retirement Flats and Co-op Store in Minehead Town Centre Friday, December 19, 2025 minehead somerset planning retirement flats coop development conservation heritage council Somerset Council has refused plans for the construction of 35 retirement flats alongside the redevelopment of the existing Co-op Food store in Minehead town centre. The proposal, submitted in March 2024 by The Co-operative … Read More
How Over-66s Can Boost Their State Pension by Deferring Payments Wednesday, December 17, 2025 pension statepension deferral retirement ukfinance income benefits taxation lump sum In the UK, individuals can start claiming their state pension from the age of 66. However, those who choose to defer or pause their pension payments may significantly increase the amount they eventually receive. This … Read More
Expansion Approved for Special Needs School Near Former Somerset Shopping Centre Wednesday, December 10, 2025 inaura education somerset specialneeds expansion mendip planning retirement school accessibility Inaura School, a special needs educational institution near the former Somerset shopping centre in Street, has received approval to expand its facilities. Since late 2023, Inaura School has operated one of its four sites at … Read More
Christmas Market Chaos, Council Boss's Massive Salary, and Legendary Ice Cream Man Retires: Bath Stories You May Have Missed Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath christmas market council salary icecream retirement community local news The Christmas market in Bath recently faced unexpected chaos, causing disruption for both vendors and visitors. Local authorities are investigating the issues to prevent future disturbances. In other news, the salary of … Read More
Local Couple Closes Cherished Fish and Chip Shop After 39 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 fishchips retirement templecombe community tradition localbusiness closure village somerset family After nearly four decades of serving the community, Paul and Marianne Elson have announced the closure of their beloved fish and chip shop in Templecombe, Somerset. Bridge Fish and Chips, a staple on Templecombe’s High Street … Read More