Planned Solar Farm on Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Scaled Back After Community Feedback Friday, November 28, 2025 solar bridgwater taunton canal solarfarm floodrisk community energy somerset landscaping A proposed solar farm on the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been scaled back following input from local residents and environmental concerns. IBV Fordgate Solar Ltd. initially applied in late August to develop a … Read More
KFC’s Proposal to Serve Late-Night Takeaway in Bridgwater Delayed Due to Councillor Absence Thursday, November 27, 2025 kfc bridgwater takeaway licensing drive-thru late-night somerset council postponement noise KFC’s request to extend takeaway service hours until 5am at its Dunball location near junction 23 of the M5 in Bridgwater has been delayed. The proposed license variation, which would allow drive-thru sales through the early … Read More
KFC’s Plan for 5am Service in Bridgwater Delayed Due to Councillor No-Show Thursday, November 27, 2025 kfc bridgwater licensing somerset dunball councillor postponed drivethru noise parishcouncil KFC’s attempt to extend its operating hours until 5am in Bridgwater has been postponed following a councillor’s failure to attend the scheduled licensing hearing. The fast-food chain sought permission to modify the licence … Read More
Work to Begin on Bridgwater’s New £7.7 Million Primary School Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bridgwater primaryschool education somerset wilstockvillage construction housing development community infrastructure Construction is set to commence soon on a new £7.7 million primary school in Bridgwater, following approval from Somerset Council officers. This development is part of the Wilstock Village phase three project, which includes … Read More
Construction Set to Start on Bridgwater’s New £7.7 Million Primary School Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bridgwater primaryschool education somerset wilstockvillage construction housingdevelopment infrastructure community expansion Construction is poised to begin on a new £7.7 million primary school in Bridgwater, following approval from Somerset Council officers. Bloor Homes South West secured planning permission for the third phase of the Wilstock … Read More
Bridgwater Avoids Another Year of Disruption with Dunball Roundabout Upgrade Completion Monday, November 24, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout somerset transport infrastructure cycling traffic investment roadworks Bridgwater residents and commuters can now look forward to smoother journeys, as Somerset Council announces the completion and reopening of the upgraded Dunball roundabout. This pivotal junction connects Bridgwater town … Read More