Vital M5 link road upgrade in Somerset postponed until late-2024 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 somerset road upgrade funding delay construction council project m5 resurfacing A vital £5m upgrade to a key road linking a growing Somerset town to the M5 motorway has been delayed until late-2024. The project, aimed at upgrading and resurfacing the roundabout at junction 26 and the Chelston Link Road … Read More
Emergency Repairs Close Vital Somerset Road for Four Months Tuesday, November 28, 2023 somerset road closure repairs exmoor council traffic diversion maintenance community A crucial rural route passing through the Exmoor National Park will undergo a four-month closure to facilitate essential repairs. The B3224 provides a link from Bishop’s Lydeard, situated on the western periphery of the … Read More
Controversy Surrounding Closure of Troubled Care Home Tuesday, November 28, 2023 closure transparency council care home consultation scrutiny controversy residents decision criticism Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism for its lack of transparency in the proposed closure of Chalton House, a council-run care home in Keynsham. The decision to close the care home comes after a damning … Read More
Somerset's roads receive minimal impact from extra funding Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset funding roads hs2 government repairs infrastructure dft council allocation Somerset Council has expressed that the additional £3.5m in funding from the cancellation of the HS2 rail link will only have a “minimal” impact on the county’s roads. This comes after Transport Secretary … Read More
New Somerset Planning Applications Include One-bed Homes for Homeless People Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset planning applications homeless housing council proposals development public comment Several new planning applications have been submitted in Somerset, including proposals for one-bedroom homes for homeless individuals, an apartment-hotel, and a residential facility for vulnerable children. These applications … Read More
Crackdown on Speeding Drivers in Somerset Town Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset frome speed safety community police council road measures volunteers The town of Frome in Somerset is facing a significant problem with speeding and unsafe driving, leading to serious crashes on its roads. Concerned residents and local authorities are taking action to address the issue and … Read More