Hestercombe Gardens Historic Attraction Enters Administration Amid Financial Challenges Friday, August 8, 2025 hestercombe gardens administration heritage trust estate weddings conservation somerset attraction Hestercombe Gardens, a cherished historic attraction featuring a 16th-century house and beautifully landscaped gardens, has entered administration due to financial difficulties. The estate, which also serves as a popular … Read More
New £7m Aldi Store Planned Near M5 in Wellington, Somerset Friday, August 8, 2025 aldi somerset wellington supermarket development jobs retail planning m5 commercial Aldi has officially submitted plans to Somerset Council to build a new £7 million supermarket on the outskirts of Wellington. The proposed store will be situated off Chelston Roundabout, just south of the A38, on land … Read More
First Look at New Eco-Friendly Homes Planned in Somerset Town Friday, August 8, 2025 somerset housing midsomernorton davidwilsonhomes sustainable energyefficiency photovoltaic development realestate community A fresh glimpse has been revealed for the new homes planned in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The Somer Meadows development by David Wilson Homes South West at White Post will feature three and four bedroom houses designed with … Read More
Councillor Ham Leads Opposition to New Housing Near Somerset Pig Farm Friday, August 8, 2025 somerset evercreech housing planning flooding pigfarm agriculture localcouncil ruraldevelopment community Plans to build 40 new homes near an operational pig farm in Evercreech, Somerset, have been refused following a contentious planning committee meeting. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Strategic Ltd. in April 2024, aimed to … Read More
Town Centre Road in Chard Closed for Two Months for Major Gas Pipe Upgrades Friday, August 8, 2025 chard gas upgrades roadclosure somerset utilities infrastructure safety hydrogen energy A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. … Read More
Blue Badges Seized During Somerset Crackdown on Disabled Parking Misuse Friday, August 8, 2025 bluebadges disabledparking enforcement somerset misuse accessibility parkingbays compliance council disability In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting disabled parking spaces, Bath & North East Somerset Council officers inspected 204 Blue Badges as part of a national day of action targeting fraudulent use of disabled parking … Read More