Construction

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

Monday, November 24, 2025 bridge weston-super-mare closure traffic infrastructure railway ministryofdefence construction diversion replacement

The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital crossing used by around 20,000 drivers each weekday, closed on November 24 for an 18-month replacement project, with reopening not anticipated until 2027. Constructed … Read More

Friday, November 21, 2025 bath firestation heritage firefighters architecture sustainability construction safety mollygerrard avonfirerescue

Bath’s firefighters expressed their gratitude following the unanimous approval by Bath and North East Somerset Council to build a new fire station, replacing the current one dating back to the 1930s. The decision, made on … Read More

Thursday, November 20, 2025 somerset glastonbury regeneration lifefactory liquidation publicfunds investigation council construction recovery

Somerset Council is taking active steps to recover public funds tied to a troubled regeneration effort in Glastonbury after the principal contractor went into liquidation. The project, known as the Life Factory, involved … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bath housing development council regeneration planning bathquays construction partnership urban

Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with plans to transform a city centre car park into a vibrant new residential quarter. The proposals involve constructing 96 flats on the Green Street car park as part of … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 battery energy storage frome fire safety planning construction environment infrastructure

Residents of Frome have unsuccessfully challenged plans to construct a battery energy storage site adjacent to a busy residential neighborhood. These facilities store electricity during low demand periods, releasing it back … Read More