Future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Uncertain After Year-Long Roadworks Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile somersetcouncil roadworks regeneration cycling pedestrian transport infrastructure funding The future of Bridgwater’s much-anticipated Celebration Mile remains uncertain following nearly a year of extensive roadworks. The project, led by contractor Taylor Woodrow and backed by a £9 million … Read More
Future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Uncertain After Year of Roadworks Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile somerset infrastructure cycling pedestrians regeneration transport localgovernment controversy The future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile remains uncertain following nearly a year of extensive roadworks. The walking and cycling route, set to connect Bridgwater railway station to the Northgate Docks, is part of a £9 … Read More
Frome’s Safer School Streets Scheme Made Permanent for Lasting Child Safety Tuesday, November 4, 2025 frome school traffic safety cycling pedestrians community transport somerset roads Frome schoolchildren will benefit from safer journeys to and from school indefinitely, following the decision to make the Safer School Streets scheme permanent. Since its launch in April 2024, the initiative has transformed … Read More
‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath’s Primary Schools Monday, November 3, 2025 schoolstreets safety bath traffic children cycling environment council community education Starting in early 2026, children attending several primary schools in Bath could benefit from safer, healthier journeys thanks to the city’s introduction of its first “school streets.” Bath and North East Somerset Council is … Read More
Beloved Bath Bike Workshop Closes Amid Rising Costs and Shifting Market Saturday, November 1, 2025 julianhouse bikeworkshop bath charity socialenterprise homelessness cycling refurbishedbikes covid19impact communitysupport Julian House has announced the permanent closure of its Bath-based Bike Workshop on Corn Street, citing escalating operational costs, declining sales, and a challenging post-pandemic environment. Established in 2011, the Bike … Read More
Somerset’s Forgotten Railway Transformed Into Stunning Walking and Cycling Route Wednesday, October 29, 2025 somerset greenway cycling walking somersetcircle railway conservation community transport heritage A significant section of Somerset’s historic “forgotten railway” has been reborn as a beautiful and accessible walking and cycling path, linking Shepton Mallet with neighbouring villages. This revitalised route follows the … Read More