New Gypsy and Traveller Sites Proposed in Somerset Local Plan to Address Unauthorised Encampments Monday, July 7, 2025 somerset travellers localplan encampments housing gypsy taunton council planning accommodation Somerset Council is considering allocating new sites for gypsy and travellers in its forthcoming Local Plan, in hopes of reducing the frequency of unauthorised encampments across the county. Recent incidents—including a … Read More
City Centre Road Closures Set to Disrupt Wells as Gas Upgrade Moves Forward Monday, July 7, 2025 wells gasupgrade roadclosure southover becketplace utilities infrastructure somerset disruption energy Wells is preparing for significant disruptions as Wales & West Utilities begins the final phase of a critical gas pipeline upgrade, starting Monday, July 7. This last stage will last approximately five weeks, concluding … Read More
Council Tax Set to Rise by Nearly £400 Annually by 2030 in England Monday, July 7, 2025 counciltax england localgovernment taxincrease elmbridge surrey bath somerset finance housing Council tax bills across England are on track to increase significantly in the coming years, with the average household potentially paying nearly £400 more annually by 2030. This surge results from consistent rises over the … Read More
Somerset Secure Thrilling Last-Over Victory Against Hampshire to Return to Winning Ways Sunday, July 6, 2025 somerset hampshire t20 victory dickson partnership blast cricket knockout thriller sport Somerset returned to winning form in the Vitality Blast with a nail-biting last-over victory over Hampshire Hawks. Following a defeat to Glamorgan on Friday, this win on Sunday keeps Somerset safely atop the table and edging … Read More
Former Somerset Pub with Spacious Car Park Up for Auction Sunday, July 6, 2025 somerset property auction pub realestate investment commercial carpark historic development A unique opportunity has arisen for buyers interested in a former pub property located in Somerset, now available for sale at auction. This charming establishment boasts a generous car park, providing potential for various … Read More
Determined Somerset Woman Leads Charity Pilgrimage After Spinal Injury Sunday, July 6, 2025 somerset charity fundraising spinalinjury pilgrimage elderlysupport ukraine glastonbury wells community Annie Maw, a resident of Pilton, Somerset, is preparing to lead a remarkable pilgrimage across the county—from Bath Abbey to Wells Cathedral—covering 30 miles in her wheelchair. Despite breaking her spine in a near-fatal … Read More