Understanding ‘Affordable Housing’: What the Term Really Means Sunday, April 26, 2026 affordable housing development somerset planning council infrastructure socialhousing viability councillor The term “affordable housing” is frequently used by housing developers and local councillors, but what does it truly mean? Just like how certain titles or phrases can sometimes be used sarcastically or … Read More
Somerset to Deliver 580 New Council Houses by 2030, But Regional Disparities Persist Wednesday, April 22, 2026 somerset housing councilhomes socialhousing development regeneration m5corridor rural affordablehousing urbanplanning Somerset Council, in partnership with Homes in Somerset, has announced a plan to deliver up to 580 new council houses across the county by April 2030. While this commitment promises to expand social housing options, not all … Read More
Somerset to Deliver 580 New Council Homes by 2030, Though Benefits Unevenly Distributed Wednesday, April 22, 2026 somerset housing councilhomes affordablehousing socialhousing development somersetcouncil homesinsomerset ruralhousing urbanplanning Somerset is set to welcome up to 580 new council homes by April 2030, marking a significant investment in affordable housing. This initiative, outlined in Somerset Council and Homes in Somerset’s new housing development … Read More
Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of Children's Play Area in Bath Saturday, March 21, 2026 bath snowhill playground playpark community housing socialhousing children greenspace curo Residents of Bath are puzzled and concerned after the unexplained removal of the children’s play equipment at Hoops Play Park, located near Snow Hill. The play area, once a cherished spot for local children, appears to … Read More
The South West Village Turned Ghost Estate After Eight Years of Abandonment Tuesday, March 3, 2026 calstock housing ghostestate socialhousing cornwall affordablehomes development council construction community For eight long years, a once-promising new housing estate in Calstock has remained eerily empty, earning the label of a “ghost estate.” The development, consisting of 33 newly built houses, lies unfinished and … Read More
South West Village Becomes 'Ghost Estate' After Eight Years of Abandonment Tuesday, March 3, 2026 calstock cornwall housing ghostestate affordablehousing socialhousing development council planning construction In the picturesque village of Calstock, frustration is mounting among locals as a once-promising housing development has stood empty and incomplete for eight years. The so-called “ghost estate” of 33 newly built … Read More