Tuesday, January 20, 2026 orchardgrove taunton pedestriansafety streetlighting housingdevelopment ecology sustainabletravel cycling protectedspecies communityplanning

Developers behind Taunton’s largest housing project, Orchard Grove, have confirmed there are no plans to install street lighting along a key pedestrian route known as Lipe Hill Lane. This pathway, which connects parts of the … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 orchardgrove taunton pedestriansafety streetlighting ecology housingdevelopment cycling infrastructure wildlifeprotection somerset

Developers at Taunton’s largest housing project, Orchard Grove, have confirmed they do not intend to install street lighting along a significant pedestrian and cycling route in the development. The Orchard Grove site, located … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset council transformation budget savings services localgovernment newtonconsulting innovation management

Somerset Council has stood firm in defending the “realistic and achievable” pace of its £20 million transformation programme, designed to address a projected £73 million budget gap by overhauling local service delivery. Since … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset transformation budget savings localgovernment council innovation services consulting leadership

Somerset Council has robustly defended the pace of its ambitious £20 million transformation programme, emphasizing that the timeline is both realistic and achievable despite criticism from local residents and auditors. Faced … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic development housing somerset council congestion planning infrastructure transport

Bridgwater is facing mounting traffic congestion that threatens to worsen unless the impact of new large-scale housing developments is managed more effectively, a local councillor has cautioned. The town is experiencing rapid … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic development housing somerset congestion planning council infrastructure transport

Bridgwater is facing escalating traffic congestion linked to ongoing and planned large-scale housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s rapid growth, fuelled by significant projects such as the … Read More