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
Plans Unveiled for 150 New Homes Near Proposed Somerset Railway Station Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerton housing development somerset affordable railway planning infrastructure greenspace community Plans have been revealed for the construction of up to 150 new homes immediately north of the proposed railway station site in Somerton, Somerset. The land east of Ricksey Lane has been earmarked for development following its … Read More
Somerset Town Campaigns to Restore Post Office Three Years After Closure Wednesday, July 9, 2025 somerset somerton postoffice ruralservices community campaign closure banking petition ruraltransport sport Residents of Somerton, a town in Somerset, are united in a determined campaign to reopen their local Post Office, which was permanently closed three years ago. The closure in 2022 left a community of over 6,000 people without … Read More
Historic Somerset Business Rescued from Closure Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset somerton overtlocke business retail hardware local ownership community heritage One of Somerset’s oldest and most treasured businesses, Overt Locke, has been saved from closure. Located on West Street in Somerton, Overt Locke has been a cornerstone of the town since 1925, offering a wide range of tools, … Read More
Former Somerset Primary School Site Set for Affordable Housing Development Monday, June 23, 2025 affordablehousing somerset somerton brownfield socialrent planning development community environmentalprotection housingassociation Plans to transform a former Somerset primary school site into affordable housing have received unanimous approval from local councillors. The King Ina Church of England Academy, once spread across two locations in … Read More
Discounted Somerton Homes to Keep Locals Close Wednesday, April 16, 2025 somerton housing discount residents affordable somerset council bloor homes local community eligibility A housing scheme in Somerton is providing substantial discounts to help residents maintain their ties to the area and secure affordable housing. The partnership between Somerset Council and Bloor Homes enables eligible local … Read More