'Revised' Housing Scheme Near Somerset Receives Mixed Reactions After Initial Rejection Thursday, June 5, 2025 housing development holt wiltshire planning bewley community sustainability design controversy Bewley Homes, an independent property developer, has unveiled revised designs for a housing estate near Holt, situated between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham, following backlash against their initial proposal. Earlier this … Read More
‘Catastrophic’ Phosphates Crisis Continues to Impact Small Housing Developers in Somerset Monday, June 2, 2025 phosphates mitigation housing somerset development environment sustainability biodiversity planning construction Small house-builders across Somerset are still facing severe challenges due to the ongoing “catastrophic” phosphates crisis that has stalled new housing developments. Following a Dutch court ruling and Natural England’s legal … Read More
New cycling hub stuns town with donation to link missing routes Sunday, June 1, 2025 cycling donation frome community bikeproject missinglinks saferoutes volunteering somerset sustainability Frome’s vibrant cycling community has received a significant boost thanks to the generosity of the Frome Community Bike Project (FCBP). Since launching in January 2024, this local cycling hub has donated an impressive £8,500 … Read More
DEFRA Chair Visits Somerset Farm to Address Agricultural Challenges and Innovations Saturday, May 31, 2025 defra farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity greenenergy regulations sustainability mps rural Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP recently visited Landmark Farm in Wanstrow, Somerset, to engage directly with local farmers about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable … Read More
Wera Hobhouse Explores Cutting-Edge Innovations at University of Bath Friday, May 30, 2025 hydrogen engineering innovation mentalhealth eatingdisorders studentprojects sustainability education research university Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse visited the University of Bath on Wednesday, May 28, to witness firsthand the pioneering work of the university’s students and researchers. The visit showcased a range of ground-breaking … Read More
Somerset Village to Gain 37 New Homes, Emphasizing Bungalows and Affordability Wednesday, May 28, 2025 banwell bungalows affordablehousing newbuilds accessibility northsomerset newlandhomes sustainability solarpanels housingcrisis Construction is set to begin this summer on 37 new homes in Banwell, a village in North Somerset located about six miles east of Weston-super-Mare. This ambitious project aims to help address the region’s housing … Read More