Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unexpectedly delayed due to errors identified in the council’s planning reports. Somerset Council’s planning officers made mistakes in their assessment of proposals …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 committee meeting in …
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, …
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 …
Efforts to complete a vital missing link on the long-distance Strawberry Line cycle route in Somerset face delays due to inaction by a central government body. The Strawberry Line multi-user path currently runs uninterrupted …
The completion of a crucial gap on Somerset’s long-distance Strawberry Line cycle route is facing potential delay due to obstacles posed by the Historic Railways Estate (HRE), a government body overseeing former railway …