New Phase of Taunton Housing Project Begins Soon Thursday, March 7, 2024 taunton housing somerset council woolaway project demolition construction contract phases The Somerset County Council’s decision has paved the way for the next phase of the North Taunton Woolaway Project, a significant low-cost housing initiative in Taunton. The project aims to replace 162 … Read More
Developers and Council Collaborate on 2,000 New Homes in Taunton Tuesday, March 5, 2024 developers council collaboration taunton housing consortium planning consent phosphates mitigation community A consortium of developers, including Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Taylor Wimpey, and housing association LiveWest, is committed to completing the Orchard Grove housing development in Somerset’s county town. The project, … Read More
Exciting New Planning Applications in Somerset Sunday, March 3, 2024 somerset planning applications council workshop care home flats commercial development committee certificate lawfulness Some intriguing proposals have been submitted to Somerset Council for planning permission, including the establishment of a kit car workshop, the conversion of a care home into flats, and modifications to a major commercial … Read More
Restored Funding Secures Vital 94 Bus Link to Bath Wednesday, February 28, 2024 funding rural bus bath trowbridge council wiltshire transport community service Funding has been restored for the “invaluable” rural bus serving villages along the Avon between Bath and Trowbridge. The future of the 94 bus had been in jeopardy since half of its funding was slashed in 2022, prompting … Read More
Council secures 12-month funding to save vital Somerset bus routes Friday, February 23, 2024 somerset bus routes funding council first bus south subsidy bsip commercial viability agreement community support mp public transport rural areas In a last-minute agreement, Somerset Council and First Bus South have secured the future of four crucial bus services in Somerset, ensuring their operation for the next 12 months. The services, including the 25, 28, 54, and … Read More
Restoration Efforts Underway for Exmoor Landslip as B3224 Prepares to Reopen Monday, February 19, 2024 exmoor landslide repair embankment b3224 closure council restoration roadworks traffic Somerset Council has been hard at work restoring the collapsed embankment near the B3224 in Exmoor, following a major landslip in the area. Newly released images of the site between Exford and Wheddon Cross highlight the … Read More