Backwell's Development Battle: 125 New Homes Approved Thursday, April 10, 2025 backwell development village homes planning permission council road safety infrastructure appeal residents Backwell, a North Somerset village, is facing a surge of development as the government’s planning inspectorate recently granted planning permission for 125 new homes. This decision has sparked concerns among local … Read More
Community Mobilizes to Save Last Pub in Somerset Village Thursday, April 10, 2025 somerset village pub community fundraising acquisition refurbishment share offer local campaign A Somerset village is banding together to raise £450,000 in a bid to acquire and revive the only remaining pub in their area. The Britannia Inn ceased operations in June 2021 upon the retirement of long-time landlords Rob and … Read More
60 New Homes Planned for Growing Somerset Village Near A303 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 somerset village a303 development housing planning community environment affordable expansion An outline planning application has been submitted by Sparkford II LVA LLP for the construction of up to 60 new homes in a developing village located near the A303. The proposal, which aims to extend the existing estate road … Read More
Permanent Bus Service Boosts Somerset Village Wednesday, April 2, 2025 somerset village bus service orchard way peasedown st john permanent transportation employees connectivity Peasedown St John is set to receive a much-anticipated boost in public transport services with the upcoming launch of a permanent bus route. Independent Councillors Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote have been instrumental in … Read More
Banwell Bypass Costs Soar to £100m as Construction Set to Continue Friday, March 28, 2025 banwell bypass costs construction somerset village congestion funding infrastructure traffic The cost of the long-awaited Banwell bypass, a century-old project to combat severe congestion in the North Somerset village, has surged beyond £100 million. Initially proposed in 1927, the project obtained approval in 2023 … Read More
Demand for Action to Protect Somerset Village from Flooding Tuesday, March 25, 2025 somerset village flooding action awareness peril housing development infrastructure prevention Residents of a small Somerset village called Mudford are demanding immediate action to protect their homes from the looming threat of “extreme flooding”. The concerns were raised following the approval of two … Read More