New sections of rural Somerset cycle route delayed by council errors Tuesday, May 5, 2026 somerset cycling steamcoasttrail planning williton watchet development infrastructure lovellhomes somersetcouncil Plans to extend a rural Somerset cycle route have been postponed due to errors in a council planning report. Lovell Homes is currently developing Station Fields on the A39 Priest Street in Williton, set to include 350 new … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Toucan Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater ascotdrive toucancrossing cycling pedestrians roadworks somersetcouncil infrastructure transport disruption Construction has begun on a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Ascot Drive, a busy connector road in north-east Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists. Ascot Drive serves … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Pedestrian and Cycle Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater somerset transport cycling pedestrian crossing construction infrastructure traffic disruption Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between … Read More
Extensive Road Safety Upgrades Essential for New Bridgwater School Development Tuesday, April 21, 2026 bridgwater haygrove school infrastructure cycling walking roadsafety development somerset education Significant walking and cycling infrastructure improvements are crucial to ensure safe access to a replacement secondary school planned for Bridgwater by September 2028. Haygrove School, currently situated on Durleigh Road, … Read More
New Somerset Park to Feature Amphitheatre, Allotments, and Extensive Play Area Sunday, April 19, 2026 taunton somerset orchardgrove hortsbridgepark playarea amphitheatre allotments inclusiveplay infrastructure cycling Taunton’s newest public green space, Hortsbridge Park, is set to become a vibrant community hub if the latest revised plans receive approval. Located within the expansive Orchard Grove estate on the town’s western edge, the … Read More
Somerset Town Transformed by New Car-Free Route Saturday, April 18, 2026 taunton somerset carfree urbanplanning pedestrian cycling transport development sustainability infrastructure Taunton, a historic town in Somerset, is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the introduction of a new car-free route that spans across the town center. This innovative pathway is a central feature of a broader … Read More