Somerset Council Begins Upgrade on A39 Cycle Route to Enhance Safety and Minimise Disruption Wednesday, May 14, 2025 somerset cycling walking infrastructure transport a39 sustainability construction traffic safety Somerset Council has commenced work on upgrading a key section of the cycling and walking route along the A39 corridor between Minehead and Dunster. The project aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists while … Read More
Hundreds Cycle Coast to Coast to Celebrate Air Ambulance’s 25th Anniversary and Raise Vital Funds Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cycling charity fundraiser airambulance somerset dorset community endurance anniversary event Over 250 cyclists from across Somerset gathered on Saturday, May 10, to tackle the challenging 55-mile Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s 25th anniversary. The event began at … Read More
Elderly Driver Sentenced for Fatal Cyclist Collision Tuesday, May 13, 2025 cycling accident carelessdriving sentencing wiltshire road safety speeding fatality court investigation Alan Morris, 75, from Bradford-on-Avon, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for causing the death of 63-year-old cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed near Shaftesbury. The tragic crash occurred on the B3081 between Tollard Royal … Read More
New Homes to Boost Walking and Cycling Links to Taunton Railway Station Friday, May 9, 2025 taunton housing cycling walking infrastructure development transport nerrolsfarm lcwip somerset The development of a continuous north-south walking and cycling corridor across Taunton has taken a significant step forward with the approval of the final phase of the Nerrols Farm housing project. In April, Somerset … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's New Walking Routes Plan Monday, May 5, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset walking routes cycling infrastructure plan local community housing growth sustainable travel active travel funding development pedestrian safety cycling network grants infrastructure improvements road safety A new ten-year plan for Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset aims to introduce safer walking and cycling routes for the town’s residents. The local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) published by Somerset Council … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's Ambitious Plan for Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Monday, May 5, 2025 somerset burnham-on-sea cycling walking infrastructure plan lcwip improvements sustainable transportation funding Residents of Burnham-on-Sea can look forward to safer walking and cycling routes as part of a comprehensive ten-year plan. Somerset Council has introduced the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge local cycling and walking … Read More