Taunton Council Approves Replacement Footbridge After Narrow Vote Sunday, September 14, 2025 taunton footbridge goodlands infrastructure council activetravel community greenspaces planning development Taunton Town Council has narrowly voted to advance plans for a new footbridge in Goodlands Gardens, a cherished green space in the town. The original footbridge, removed in July 2024 due to safety concerns and costly repairs, … Read More
New plans to enhance walking and cycling routes in Exmoor National Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 exmoor walking cycling nationalpark activetravel infrastructure sustainability publictransport tourism health sport Exmoor National Park, spanning the Devon-Somerset border, is set to become more accessible for walkers and cyclists through a comprehensive new active travel plan. Despite a vast network of public rights of way, bridleways, … Read More
Cycle Link Near Taunton's Staplegrove Development Faces Structural Challenges Tuesday, July 29, 2025 staplegrove taunton cycleways housingdevelopment infrastructure highways activetravel planning construction transport Plans to deliver a new cycle link alongside the major Staplegrove urban extension in Taunton have raised concerns about the structural integrity of existing homes in the Mill Rise estate. The £3.2 million Staplegrove … Read More
Metro Mayor Assures £750m Transport Fund Will Benefit Entire West of England Region Thursday, July 17, 2025 transport funding bristol westofengland bath metromayor publictransport infrastructure activetravel masstransit sport West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part … Read More
Liveable Neighbourhood Proposals Unveiled for Temple Cloud Village Thursday, July 10, 2025 templecloud liveableneighbourhood somerset activetravel trafficcalming speedlimits pedestriansafety cycling sustainabletransport communityconsultation sport The village of Temple Cloud in the Chew Valley is set to benefit from a new Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme designed to enhance safety and promote sustainable transport. Following feedback from local residents who raised … Read More
Explore Somerset’s Iconic Nature Reserves Without a Car: New ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ Initiative Launched Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset naturereserves avalonmarshes publictransport conservation peatrestoration activetravel community wildlife accessibility sport A groundbreaking initiative is making it easier than ever to visit the stunning nature reserves of the Somerset Levels without relying on a car. Running until March 2026, the ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ project enhances transport … Read More