Vital M5 link road upgrade in Somerset postponed until late-2024 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 somerset road upgrade funding delay construction council project m5 resurfacing A vital £5m upgrade to a key road linking a growing Somerset town to the M5 motorway has been delayed until late-2024. The project, aimed at upgrading and resurfacing the roundabout at junction 26 and the Chelston Link Road … Read More
Somerset's National Landscapes: New Name, Same Challenges Wednesday, November 29, 2023 somerset national landscapes aonbs rebranding funding development conservation legislation rural environment climate change Somerset’s protected rural landscapes have been given a new name, but without additional powers or extra funding to safeguard them from future development. Comprising four areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs) - … Read More
Funding Needed for Development of Empty Sites in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, November 29, 2023 weston-super-mare development funding council dolphin square walliscote place redevelopment north somerset aequus partnership The development of empty spaces in the centre of Weston-super-Mare may require additional funding to move forward, as per a warning issued to the councillors. Notably, Dolphin Square, located between Weston-super-Mare Town … Read More
Council Puts Hold on Accepting Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children in Somerset Area Wednesday, November 29, 2023 council asylum children services budget financial unaccompanied vulnerability funding responsibility Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking a stance against accepting more unaccompanied asylum seeking children into its care due to financial constraints. The council, which has taken in 32 such children in the last … Read More
Age UK calls for restoration of vital bus routes in Somerset Tuesday, November 28, 2023 somerset bus routes age uk transportation funding isolation community public transport government support social impact Age UK has called for the reinstatement of local bus routes in Somerset that have been deemed ‘indispensable’ but were discontinued after losing local government support. The charity, known for its advocacy on … Read More
Campaign for Progress on New Somerset Railway Station Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset railway station update somerton langport mp transport funding infrastructure Advocates for the establishment of a new train station in Somerton and Langport have urged for the progression of the project in the midst of uncertainty. During a recent Levelling Up debate in the House of Commons, Sarah … Read More