Uncertain Future for Somerset's Troubled Regeneration Project Thursday, July 31, 2025 somerset glastonbury regeneration redbrickbuilding funding audit government projectmanagement towndeal infrastructure The future of the troubled Somerset regeneration project at the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury remains uncertain after the government extended the deadline to spend all related funds by an additional 12 months. Located on … Read More
Developer Apologizes After Flooding Disrupts Somerset Homes Amid Drainage Failures Thursday, July 31, 2025 flooding development drainage somerset housing davidwilsonhomes planning community infrastructure apology Tensions have flared in Somerset as residents, councillors, and developers clash over persistent flood risks and incomplete infrastructure tied to major housing projects on the town’s outskirts. Central to the controversy is … Read More
Bird Flu Outbreak Prompts Poultry Culling in Somerset Wednesday, July 30, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza h5n1 somerset poultry biosecurity outbreak culling surveillance defra A bird flu surveillance zone has been established across parts of Somerset and Devon after the UK government confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in the region. The Department for Environment, Food and … Read More
Landlady’s “Use It or Lose It” Plea to Save Authentic Somerset Pub on Castle Cary High Street Wednesday, July 30, 2025 whitehart somerset castlecary pub community puboftheyear localeconomy hospitality tradition landlady Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip … Read More
Somerset MP Advocates for New Railway Station Amid Housing Development Plans Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset railway housing transport publictransport somerton langport development infrastructure mp sport Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, remains determined to secure a new railway station in her constituency following the announcement of new housing developments near a potential station site. … Read More
New Homes Approved for Small Somerset Village Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sheptonbeauchamp somerset housing development affordablehousing phosphates infrastructure environment planning community Plans to build 16 new homes on Piece Lane at the northern edge of Shepton Beauchamp have received approval from Somerset Council, allowing construction to start early next year. The development, proposed by West of England … Read More