Somerset Town Secures Funding to Complete Vital Walking and Cycling Routes Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cycling walking frome somerset infrastructure funding community paths bike accessibility The Frome community in Somerset has received a significant funding boost to complete the “Missing Links” project — an initiative aimed at creating safe, multi-user walking and cycling paths throughout the town and its … Read More
Somerset Village to Gain 37 New Homes, Emphasizing Bungalows and Affordability Wednesday, May 28, 2025 banwell bungalows affordablehousing newbuilds accessibility northsomerset newlandhomes sustainability solarpanels housingcrisis Construction is set to begin this summer on 37 new homes in Banwell, a village in North Somerset located about six miles east of Weston-super-Mare. This ambitious project aims to help address the region’s housing … Read More
Big Plans for Taunton's New Transport Hub – Have Your Say Tuesday, May 27, 2025 taunton transport bushub somersetcouncil publicconsultation infrastructure accessibility sustainabletravel community development Somerset Council is seeking feedback from bus passengers and local residents on the exciting new transport hub planned for Taunton town centre. With a £2.7 million grant from the Department for Transport (DfT), the old Tower … Read More
Butlin’s Expands Community Access at Minehead Resort Monday, May 26, 2025 butlins minehead community accessibility disability pecboards swimming publictransport westsomerset inclusion sport Butlin’s Minehead has announced exciting new initiatives to boost access to its facilities for local residents in West Somerset, following a meeting with Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead—the first formal visit by … Read More
Somerset Town of Nailsea Secures Temporary Banking Hub to Restore Local Services Tuesday, May 20, 2025 nailsea banking pop-up community finance temporary services council uk accessibility Nailsea residents now have access to essential in-person banking services thanks to the opening of a temporary banking hub at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre. This initiative comes as a response to the recent closure of several … Read More
Best and Glorious Blue Flag Beaches Within Easy Reach from Somerset Sunday, May 18, 2025 blueflag beaches somerset southwest dorset waterquality environment tourism safety accessibility The South West of England boasts some of the finest beaches in the country, and it’s no surprise that many have earned the prestigious Blue Flag status. With over 70 Blue Flag beaches across England, more than half are … Read More