Plans to build 60 new homes in the small Somerset village of Westbury-sub-Mendip have been delayed amid serious road safety concerns. The Church Commissioners for England proposed the development in January 2025, aiming to …
Residents moving into a new development of affordable homes in Street, Somerset, can now enjoy a safer and more convenient journey to Clarks Village shopping centre, thanks to the completion of a key infrastructure project. …
Somerset Council’s ambitious local transport plan, recently approved by the executive committee in Taunton, commits nearly £16 million in capital funding to new active travel projects through 2030. Despite this significant …
Somerset Council faces significant funding challenges for rural walking and cycling routes, with “almost no money” allocated for new projects in these areas over the next four years. At a recent executive committee meeting in …
Somerset Council is seeking public input on plans to transform Touches Lane, a quiet residential road near Chard Reservoir, into a ‘green lane’ aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. As part of …
Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed the permanent closure of Winifred’s Lane, a move that remains highly contentious among local residents. The restrictive measure, part of the “Lower Lansdown and Circus Liveable …
A new car-free route connecting Taunton and Wellington, two of Somerset’s largest towns, is poised to begin construction by 2028, pending sufficient funding. The ambitious project aims to provide pedestrians and cyclists with …
A public meeting is set to take place later this month to discuss ambitious plans for an off-road cycle and pedestrian route connecting Taunton and Wellington. The initiative, spearheaded by the Grand Western Greenway …
Visitors to Clarks Village shopping centre in Somerset should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as major roadworks commence on the A39 Westway in Street. Somerset Council revealed in late November 2025 that six sets …
Visitors to the Clarks Village shopping centre in Somerset should prepare for ongoing roadworks and temporary traffic lights on the A39 Westway in Street over the next four months. Somerset Council announced in November 2025 …
Somerset Council has announced that designing a new cycling link along Bridgwater’s bustling A39 Bath Road will cost approximately £78,000. This initiative is a key part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling …
Somerset Council has confirmed that designing a new cycle link along one of Bridgwater’s busiest roads will cost approximately £78,000. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure on …
Somerset Council is set to invest nearly £607,000 to enhance Wellington’s cycling infrastructure, ensuring a new cycle link is operational before the town’s upcoming railway station opens. The funding, sourced entirely from a …
Somerset Council has confirmed it will allocate up to £607,000 to develop a new cycling link in Wellington, ensuring it is ready before the town’s new railway station opens. This strategic investment is part of a broader plan …
A £1.5 million upgrade to a crucial cycle route along the A39 between Dunster and Carhampton in west Somerset has been cancelled because of logistical challenges. The funding was initially awarded by Active Travel England, …