Innovative Bike Bus Boosts Safety and Community Spirit at Bathampton Primary School Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bikebus bathampton cycling schoolrun safety community activetravel sustainability children environment Bathampton Primary School has introduced an innovative “Bike Bus” initiative that is quickly gaining popularity among families, with participation steadily increasing since its launch in September. This marks the first bike … Read More
Keynsham Town Centre to Undergo Major Transformation, Including Potential Pedestrianisation Friday, October 10, 2025 keynsham regeneration pedestrianisation highstreet community sustainability activetravel publicrealm urbanplanning biodiversity Plans to revitalize Keynsham town centre have received formal backing, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the community. The Keynsham Town Centre Regeneration Action Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy … Read More
Somerset Cycleway Faces Uncertain Future as Funding Ends Wednesday, October 8, 2025 cycleway somerset volunteering maintenance sustrans activetravel nationalcyclenetwork community safety funding The Ilminster-Chard Shared Path, locally known as the Cycleway or the Stop Line Way, is at risk after key funders announced they will no longer support its upkeep. This popular five-mile route, linking Ilminster to Chard, now … Read More
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