Plans to build a new football stadium and 295 new homes in Chard have been further delayed. Somerset Council has been given 10 million pounds by the government to help speed up new housing developments across the county. new Chief Executive has been appointed to run the South Western Ambulance Service.
Plans to build a new football stadium and 295 new homes in Chard have been further delayed. It was thought the application would be decided at a meeting yesterday of the Somerset Area South Planning Committee. But members were told that due to legal difficulties, the plans had been put on-hold. If approved, the stadium – that would be home to Chard Town FC – together with the near 300 new homes would be built on land between Thorndun Park Drive and Crimchard on the northern edge of Chard.
Somerset Council has been given 10 million pounds by the government to help speed-up new housing developments across the county. Planning applications are being delayed due to developers not having measures in place to deal with phosphates. Somerset Council says it’ll invest the money in new phosphate mitigation schemes that will allow for dozens of delayed planning applications to go forward.
A new Chief Executive has been appointed to run the South Western Ambulance Service. He’s Dr John Martin who was previously chief paramedic and quality officer at the London Ambulance Service.
765 new homes have been given planning permission on the edge of Yeovil. Somerset Council’s Executive will meet to consider new parking charges. Four of the county’s best military cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets... and more.
Police are appealing for a missing 17 year old from Castle Cary. A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 9 years in prison. A former Chard student who is one of six writers in the running to win this year's Booker Prize has paid tribute to his childhood teachers... and more.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say this summer saw record-breaking levels of demand. The charity that runs the Brewhouse Theatre has confirmed that it will definitely close. A Chard charity has launched a minibus service to improve community transport... and more.
Somerset Community Foundation says it has awarded more than £40 million in grants across the county. The family of a Somerset girl say they used AI to help diagnose her genetic condition. A property in Monks Dale, Yeovil is subject to a three month Closure Order... and more.
’20 Is Plenty’ is the message to drivers travelling through Langport. Chard’s Numatic manufacturing hub is marking 45 years of business with an investment of £85m into the company. Wessex Water tell us the hosepipe ban will remain across the region... and more.
Somerset Council has approved a multi-million pound scheme to tackle flooding in the county. A person had to be transferred to hospital after an incident in Chard. A North Curry travellers’ site must be vacated by Christmas... and more.
Police will take no further action after a year-long fraud probe in Glastonbury. Leonardo has chosen Somerset for its first international future talent programme. Three motorway services in Somerset have been rated as some of the worst in the country ... and more.
Children with special needs could have a better chance of moving to a new school, without delay or disruption. A former Castle Cary pub is to be turned into a private house. Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre may have to close at the end of next month... and more.
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