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Plans for new skatepark in village near Weston-super-Mare

SKATERS in Locking near Weston-super-Mare could test their skills at a brand new skatepark if plans are approved. Maverick Skateparks…

Former Frome pub to become offices

PLANS to convert a former Frome pub into offices for a period of three years have been given…

Housing plan near Wells refused over fears of merging with nearby village

PLANS to build a new housing development at the edge of Wells have been refused over concerns the development…

The work will reduce the chances of flooding at Chard Reservoir. Picture: Somerset Council

Work to start on £1m project to strengthen Chard Reservoir barrier

WORK on a scheme worth up to £1 million to strengthen Chard Reservoir’s barrier is set to begin. The project…

The plans would create an extended second floor on 1C The Avenue, in Minehead. Pictures: Google/Inspired Partnership Ltd/Somerset Council

Second-storey extension to create seven new apartments in Minehead town centre

SEVEN new apartments could be created if plans to extend the second floor of a landmark Minehead building are…

The scheme would see a barn redeveloped and five glamping pods installed. Pictures: NDM Architects/Somerset Council

Eco-friendly, accessible glamping site planned for Combe St Nicholas

PLANS for an eco-friendly, accessible glamping site that could provide respite breaks for charities have been revealed for a…

55 North Street in Wellington is set to go up for auction. Picture: GTH

Wellington building set for auction – after hosting town library

A BUILDING formerly used to house Wellington Library is up for sale – and could become a family home. Greenslade…

Cliff-face repair works start at Weston’s Birnbeck Pier

SPECIALISTS will be abseiling down Birnbeck Pier this week to repair the cliff-face as part of plans to restore the…

£10 million boost for Weston’s Birnbeck Pier restoration works

A BID to secure £10 million to help restore the dilapidated Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been granted today…

Work starts on Yeovil College £60+ million campus redevelopment

A MAJOR project to bring state-of-the-art facilities to Yeovil College has broken ground. The £60+ million campus transformation promises to…