Talks under way on around 250 new homes

Initial discussions are taking place on the possible construction of around 250 new homes on the edge of Wellington. The site in question is to the north of the main road into town – opposite Lidl and running down towards Poole Industrial Estate. Carden Group Plc instructed planners Boyle & Summers to prepare a ‘Vision …

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Latest recommendations from town planners

A 3G sports pitch at Court Fields School, development of the proposed railway station site and a replacement mast in Scott’s Lane were all discussed by Wellington Town Council planners last night (Monday). 3G PITCH Proposal: Installation of artificial grass pitch, siting of storage container, installation of floodlighting and associated works at Court Fields School. …

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Planning applications and decisions in our area

Here are the latest Somerset Council planning applications and decisions across the Wellington area. APPLICATIONS Wellington Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 11 Popes Lane, Rockwell Green. Wellington Without Erection of detached double garage with store/workshop, stables and greenhouse at Old Barn Court, Wrangway Road, Wrangway (resubmission of 44/22/0011). DECISIONS Wellington …

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Join the Around Wellington success story

June was another busy month across our town and surrounding area – as a result, Around Wellington achieved more than 23,000 page views. That figure was 12 per cent up on last year while our social media audience is also growing – we now more than 7,500 followers across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To discuss …

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Flags herald launch of new Somerset Council

Flags are flying today (Saturday) as a new era dawns in our county with the official launch of Somerset Council. The unitary authority replaces the four district councils – Somerset West and Taunton, Mendip, Sedgemoor, and South Somerset – and Somerset County Council, bringing services, staff, and elected members under one umbrella. A statement by …

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Around Wellington going from strength to strength

Our Around Wellington website audience continues to grow with an amazing 20,865 page views in February – up 12.5 per cent on the previous four weeks. We also have 7,371 followers on social media across our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds. If you would like to join our success story by advertising on Around Wellington – rates …

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More than 20,000 views on Around Wellington in January

We had a busy start to the year on Around Wellington with no fewer than 20,336 page views in January! Most popular story of the month was the news that night buses were returning between Wellington and Taunton – they actually launched this week. If you would like to join our success story by advertising …

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Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone!

A huge thank-you to everyone who has supported Around Wellington this year – it’s truly appreciated. We look forward to bringing you more from our wonderful community during 2023!

Another fantastic month around Wellington!

November was another busy month across our town with so much positive news to report on Around Wellington. Our website recorded a staggering 22,186 page views and we now have more than 7,000 followers on social media across our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds. The most popular story in November was about former staff at …

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‘Cliff’ to lift spirits with musical bonanza

The many fine singers of Wellington Operatic Society, who have provided so much pleasure over decades to audiences in the town, are gathered for the final stages of rehearsal for Cliff, the group’s autumn show. Devised and directed by John Walker, this show is a celebration of the eight decade career of British musical legend, …

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Final hurdle cleared in ‘green corridor’ purchase

The purchase of more 60 acres of land between Tonedale and Hilly Head is moving forward, town councillors were told this week. Town Clerk, Dave Farrow, said in his monthly report that the process for Somerset West and Taunton’s Council’s purchase of the ‘Green Corridor Land’ had cleared its last hurdle. Approval has been given …

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