'New Chapter' Begins as Work Commences on Portishead Railway Reopening Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction railreopening publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of vegetation clearance along the Portishead Railway line, paving the way for construction to reopen the long-disused railway. The work initiates the final phase of enabling tasks ahead of the main … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Key Work on Portishead Railway Reopens Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway restoration networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make … Read More
UK High Commissioner Leads Trade Mission to West of England, Strengthening Ties with Canada Tuesday, July 15, 2025 uk canada trade westengland aerospace innovation ai diplomacy investment economicgrowth Rob Tinline, the UK’s High Commissioner to Canada, embarked on an impactful visit to the West of England on Friday, July 11, as part of an ambitious diplomatic roadshow aimed at deepening ties between UK regions and key … Read More
Major Transport Schemes Set to Transform Somerset by 2050 Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure rail roads peninsulatransport westerngateway connectivity economicgrowth sustainable sport Somerset is poised for a major transport overhaul that promises safer roads, enhanced rail services, and stronger links to local employment hubs. These ambitious plans have been outlined by the Peninsula Transport … Read More
Major Transport Initiatives Set to Transform Somerset by 2050 Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure railways roadsafety publictransport peninsulatransport westerngateway sustainabletravel economicgrowth sport Somerset is on the path to a transportation revolution, with local councillors proposing a series of major transport schemes aimed at creating safer roads, expanding train services, and improving links to employment hubs. The … Read More
Next Steps Announced for Major Somerset Entertainment Venue Transformation Thursday, June 12, 2025 tropicana somerset weston entertainment development refurbishment lido construction economicgrowth seafront North Somerset Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to transform the Tropicana, an iconic former lido, into a premier entertainment venue. Following last month’s approval of the redevelopment scheme, the council’s … Read More