New Footbridge Construction Set to Commence in Taunton Tuesday, April 8, 2025 taunton footbridge construction council funding cyclists pedestrians infrastructure government completion The beginning of the installation for a new footbridge in Taunton town centre has been confirmed by Somerset Council. This project, approved in August 2024, entails the replacement of the current footbridge connecting … Read More
Conservative Candidate Vows to Halt Funding for LTNs as WECA Mayor Monday, April 7, 2025 weca mayor funding ltns bristol bath transport investment conservative candidate election The Conservative candidate vying for the position of the new West of England Metro Mayor has made a promise to block new funding for liveable neighbourhoods in Bath and Bristol if he is elected. Steve Smith, a former Bristol … Read More
Conservative candidate vows to block funding for new LTNs if elected WECA Mayor Monday, April 7, 2025 steve smith funding ltns weca mayor bus lanes keynsham bypass bristol bath english devolution transport election candidates registration Steve Smith, the Conservative candidate for the West of England Metro Mayor, has pledged to put a stop to new funding for liveable neighborhoods in Bath and Bristol if he secures the position. As the election for the West of … Read More
UK City Housing Crisis deepens as Social Rents Struggle Monday, April 7, 2025 uk housing crisis social rents affordable homes funding reform strain The housing crisis in the UK continues to deepen, with local MP Wera Hobhouse sounding the alarm over the state of affordable homes in Bath. The Liberal Democrat MP has called for urgent reform and increased funding to … Read More
Reviving an Icon: Historic Amulet Theatre Receives Vital Funding Boost Saturday, April 5, 2025 amulet theatre funding restoration historic community revival theatre theatres trust national lottery heritage fund pilgrim trust The historic Amulet Theatre, previously hidden from the spotlight, has received a vital cash injection from Theatres Trust, bringing it one step closer to reopening its doors to the public. The theatre, originally gifted by … Read More
Millions at Stake for Somerset's Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset funding potholes repairs roads deadline government council infrastructure maintenance Somerset Council is at risk of missing out on approximately £3 million in funding to fix potholes if it fails to report the number of repairs already completed to the government. The Transport Secretary’s announcement … Read More