https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/yimby/Recent content in yimby on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 25 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/welcome-to-portishead-the-yimby-capital-of-the-uk/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/welcome-to-portishead-the-yimby-capital-of-the-uk/Much has been written about NIMBYs — the “Not In My Backyard” crowd that often opposes large-scale developments near their homes. While the term is typically used with a negative connotation, Portishead in North Somerset stands out as a remarkable counterpoint: a town full of YIMBYs, people who actively welcome change and growth. Portishead, with its sparkling marina and scenic coastal charm, has seen rapid expansion. Its population has tripled to around 30,000 over the last two decades.