20mph Speed Limit Proposed for Taunton Town Centre Thursday, April 2, 2026 taunton speedlimit trafficsafety gardentown cycling pedestrians towncouncil somerset transport urbanplanning Taunton town centre may soon see the introduction of a 20mph speed limit, aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposal emerged during the annual town meeting held at the Brewhouse Theatre on March 24, … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £162 Million in Road Repairs by 2030 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure potholes maintenance transport funding cycling walking government Somerset Council is set to increase its investment in road maintenance significantly over the next four years, thanks to a substantial funding boost from the central government. At a meeting held in Taunton on March 11, the … Read More
‘Almost No Money’ for Rural Somerset Cycle Routes Until 2030 Monday, March 16, 2026 somerset cycling activetravel transport funding rural walking infrastructure government health Somerset Council faces significant funding challenges for rural walking and cycling routes, with “almost no money” allocated for new projects in these areas over the next four years. At a recent executive … Read More
Minimal Funding for Rural Somerset Cycle Routes Until 2030 Monday, March 16, 2026 somerset cycling ruraltransport activetravel infrastructure publichealth funding council walking environment sport Somerset Council’s ambitious local transport plan, recently approved by the executive committee in Taunton, commits nearly £16 million in capital funding to new active travel projects through 2030. Despite this significant … Read More
Months of Roadworks in Bath City Centre to Impact 10 Streets – Full List Thursday, March 12, 2026 bath roadworks cycling infrastructure pedestrian transport sustainability pollution improvements banes This summer, ten streets in Bath city centre will undergo extensive roadworks as part of a major road improvement initiative aimed at enhancing travel and reducing pollution. The project, which commenced on Monday, March 9, … Read More
Eight-Year Planning Battle Ends with Approval for 112 New Homes in Taunton Wednesday, March 11, 2026 taunton somerset housing planning development affordablehousing infrastructure phosphatemitigation cycling construction A protracted planning saga spanning over eight years has finally concluded with the approval of 112 new homes in Taunton, Somerset. Gladman Developments, based in Congleton, first submitted proposals in November 2017 to … Read More