Locals near Bristol accept thousands of new homes. A councillor advises shaping the plan, not rejecting it. Somerset Village Adjusts to Thousands of New Homes Plan A village near Bristol faces many new homes. A local councillor says people understand this, as North Somerset must find space for over 1,500 homes yearly. A plan proposes…
After 70 years, Portishead is getting a new train station, costing £152 million, with a rail link to Bristol planned by 2027. Portishead to Get First Train Station in 70 Years for £152 Million Hey! Guess what’s happening near Somerset! This town is getting a train station. It’s been over 70 years since they had…
North Somerset MP celebrates Portishead Line approval after a 25-year campaign. Project to reconnect Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads. Portishead Line Campaign Success North Somerset MP Expresses Pride The Bristol to Portishead railway will reopen. The government finally approved the project, and North Somerset’s MP feels very proud. The scheme was in doubt since last…
The South West will cover a £30 million cost increase for the Portishead Line reopening after government funding uncertainty. South West Faces Multimillion Bill Due to Railway Line Delays The Portishead Line experienced a £30 million cost increase, which the West will cover. The government has now approved the railway reopening, a decision that had…
Somerset faces pressure to build thousands of new homes by 2040, sparking debates over green belt development. Thousands of Homes Planned in Somerset Village Amid Housing Target Bristol might grow into North Somerset soon. The government wants lots of new homes built, and these homes could be in North Somerset’s green belt. Imagine new houses…
The Portishead line will reopen after closing in 1964, with new stations at Portishead and Pill connecting to Bristol. Portishead Railway Set to Reopen with Two New Stations Planned The Portishead Line will reopen. Dan Norris, Metro Mayor, announced this news today. People have waited a long time, and this announcement is great for people,…