Somerset Council Racing Against Time to Secure Funds for Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council funding potholes repairs deadline roads infrastructure department for transport funding allocation Somerset Council is facing a race against time to secure around £3m in funding for fixing potholes before a looming deadline. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local authorities in the South West, … Read More
Somerset Council Neutrality on 1,700 Frome Homes at Inquiry Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council frome homes public inquiry neutrality development infrastructure housing Somerset Council has decided to maintain a neutral stance at a public inquiry concerning the proposed Selwood Garden Community (SGC) in Frome. The development, consisting of 1,700 new homes and various amenities, faces … Read More
Residential Parking Permits Revenue Soars in BANES Area Thursday, March 27, 2025 revenue banes parking permits residential council costs commuter zones environment Residential parking permits revenue has surpassed £4 million in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) since 2020, with a rise in collections each year. A freedom of information request by used-car retailer cinch [sic] … Read More
Fashion Museum progresses with overnight road closures in Bath Wednesday, March 26, 2025 bath fashion museum road closures surveys public space council milsom quarter public realm overnight exploratory development The Fashion Museum in Bath is one step closer to becoming a reality, as a series of overnight road closures has been announced for next month. The closures will facilitate road and pavement surveys ahead of the potential … Read More
Traffic Signal Upgrades to Cause Delays in Taunton Saturday, March 22, 2025 taunton traffic upgrades signals delays council buses junctions lane technology Motorists in Taunton will face delays over the coming months as the town’s key traffic signals are set to undergo upgrades. The Somerset Council’s bus service improvement plan is driving the changes in a bid to … Read More
Hanham High Street Planters Spark Controversy Thursday, March 13, 2025 hanham high street controversy planters residents council spending aesthetics safety community Hanham High Street in the South West has become the center of controversy due to the installation of bright blue planters that have divided the local community. The planters, placed in seemingly haphazard locations, have … Read More