Village Library Saved Amid Council's Controversial Closures in North Somerset Thursday, February 5, 2026 libraries northsomerset pill closures budgetcuts community publicconsultation worle winscombe libraryservices The proposed closure of Pill Library in North Somerset has been reversed following overwhelming public support, though two other local libraries still face closure. North Somerset Council originally planned to close three … Read More
Major Somerset A46 Road to Close for £6 Million Upgrade Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset a46 roadworks upgrade nationalhighways safety drainage resurfacing closures travel National Highways is investing £6 million to upgrade the A46 in Somerset, delivering safer and smoother journeys for the more than 20,000 drivers who use this key route daily. The improvement works target the stretch north of … Read More
Multiple Somerset Roads Closed Due to Flooding – Live Updates Sunday, December 21, 2025 somerset flooding roads closures traffic emergency weather safety transport updates Severe flooding across Somerset has led to multiple road closures, disrupting travel throughout the region. Authorities have confirmed that numerous routes are blocked in both directions as water levels continue to rise. …
MP Champions VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 vat hospitality weston-super-mare economy tourism pubs tax business northsomerset closures The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming … Read More
Last-Minute Effort Launched to Prevent Library Closures in North Somerset Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural closures community council winscombe funding petition services In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that … Read More
Comprehensive M5 Closures Announced as Motorists Warned of Extensive Roadworks Tuesday, October 28, 2025 m5 motorway closures roadworks nationalhighways barrierrenewal drainage traffic somerset divertions Drivers using the M5 motorway are being cautioned about upcoming extensive roadworks and closures across various sections. Currently, the southbound carriageway between junctions 28 and 30 is already closed in parts. Now, … Read More