Somerset Roads Rated Among Best in England Despite Local Complaints of Potholes Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset roads potholes maintenance funding transport council prevention amenities infrastructure New government data reveals Somerset’s road network ranks among the best maintained in England, earning a ‘green’ score for road condition and maintenance. However, many local residents remain unconvinced, reporting … Read More
Somerset’s Road Network Rated Among UK’s Best Maintained, Government Confirms Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure preventative budget localgovernment transport funding sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained on mainland UK, according to a recent ranking published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Out of 153 local authorities, Somerset Council secured … Read More
Somerset’s Road Network Ranked Among the Best Maintained in the UK Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure localgovernment funding preventativecare transportpolicy roadsafety sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained across mainland UK, according to a recently published league table by the Department for Transport (DfT). Amid a £1.5 billion investment in the South … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Revenue from Yellow Box Fines Amid Budget Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 council fines budget traffic enforcement taxes consultation safety funding services Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement of traffic restrictions, specifically targeting yellow box junctions and illegal turns on one-way streets, to generate additional revenue. The move … Read More
Two Somerset GP Surgeries to Expand Following £102m NHS Funding Boost Wednesday, January 7, 2026 gp nhs somerset axbridge wedmore healthcare expansion funding construction community Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are set to expand in the coming weeks, thanks to a significant £102 million funding boost from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). This investment is part of a wider initiative … Read More
Two Somerset GP Surgeries Set for Expansion with £102m NHS Funding Boost Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset nhs gp surgeries expansion healthcare funding construction community medical Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are gearing up for expansion thanks to a significant £102 million NHS funding boost from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced in early May 2025, this investment will … Read More