Daniel Mumby is a Local Democracy Reporter at Somerset Live. Based in Chard, he covers Somerset Council and focuses on local government issues, with expertise in planning, transport infrastructure, and active travel. His work has been featured in prominent outlets including BBC World, Yahoo News, and the Western Daily Press.
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Daniel Mumby's focus is predominantly on local government announcements, budget deficits, and infrastructure developments in the Somerset area of the United Kingdom. His coverage includes topics related to housing development, community services, and local politics.
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By: Daniel Mumby
Somerset Council voted in late-July to refuse Gleeson Land's proposals - and housing secretary Angela Rayner has now confirmed this decision…
By: Daniel Mumby
A gambling facility was planned within the former WHSmith store in Cornhill, which closed its doors in September 2024 and has been vacant ever since
By: Daniel Mumby
Bridgwater Recycling Ltd intends to construct a huge new facility on land at Somerset Bridge, immediately north of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
By: Daniel Mumby
Chandos House, a grade one listed Georgian townhouse, has been vacant since 2017 - and several attempts to turn into homes have been refused
The council's licensing team gave a licence last year - but councillors have thrown the plans out.
Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporting Service A bid to convert a town's former WH Smith shop into an 24-hour adult gaming centre has been refused over concerns it would exacerbate anti-social behaviour.
By: Daniel Mumby
Six glamping pods could be created in the grounds of Wick Farm to make it easier for wedding guests and family members to stay overnight
By: Daniel Mumby
Plans for six travellers' pitches near the M5 have been refused - just six months after proposals for a data centre up the road cleared the…
Permission was granted in late 2025
By: Daniel Mumby
Clatworthy Reservoir has been a key source of water for much of Somerset since the early-1960s - but there are no plans to increase its present…
