Thousands of Charges Issued for Blue Badge Misuse in North Somerset Over Four Years Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bluebadge misuse northsomerset disability parking fraud penalties law enforcement accessibility Over the past four years, North Somerset has seen a surge in blue badge misuse, with more than 7,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for parking violations involving invalid or misused blue badges. Data obtained via a … Read More
Calls for Permanent Bus Route to Serve Radstock Road Residents Sunday, June 7, 2026 radstockroad buses publictransport midsomernorton radstock communityconnectors somerset petition transport accessibility sport Residents living along Radstock Road, one of the busiest commuter corridors in North East Somerset, are advocating for a permanent and reliable bus service. This vital road, part of the A362, connects the market towns of … Read More
£510k Rural Transport Hub Set to Transform Travel on the Somerset Levels by Christmas Saturday, June 6, 2026 somerset transport hub langport rural buses cycling accessibility infrastructure travel Somerset Council is advancing its commitment to improve rural connectivity with the completion of a new transport hub in Langport by Christmas. This initiative is part of the council’s broader Bus Service Improvement Plan … Read More
Push for More Buses at Somerset Hospital Hindered by Helipad Safety Rules Wednesday, May 6, 2026 somerset buses hospital helipad transport regulations musgrove healthcare council accessibility Efforts to increase bus services to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, one of Somerset’s key healthcare facilities, have hit a roadblock due to national helipad safety regulations. Since its installation in May 2010, the … Read More
New Somerset Park Plans Feature Amphitheatre, Allotments, and Extensive Play Area Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset taunton orchardgrove hortsbridgepark playarea allotments amphitheatre accessibility infrastructure community Plans for Hortsbridge Park, the newest public green space within the Orchard Grove estate on Taunton’s western edge, are set to bring a vibrant community hub featuring an amphitheatre, allotments, and a large play area for … Read More
Somerset Woman Breaks Barriers as Non-Verbal Motivational Speaker Saturday, April 18, 2026 cerebralpalsy motivation inclusion communication diversity awards publicspeaking empowerment accessibility aac Ellise Hollie Hayward, a 24-year-old woman from Somerset living with cerebral palsy, has been nominated for the Positive Role Model award at the National Diversity Awards. Despite being non-verbal, Ellise has become a … Read More