Somerset Council Racing Against Time to Secure Funds for Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council funding potholes repairs deadline roads infrastructure department for transport funding allocation Somerset Council is facing a race against time to secure around £3m in funding for fixing potholes before a looming deadline. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local authorities in the South West, … Read More
Government Funding Boosts Somerset Flood Schemes Monday, March 31, 2025 flood funding somerset environment agency schemes government investment protection projects The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, … Read More
Banwell Bypass Costs Soar to £100m as Construction Set to Continue Friday, March 28, 2025 banwell bypass costs construction somerset village congestion funding infrastructure traffic The cost of the long-awaited Banwell bypass, a century-old project to combat severe congestion in the North Somerset village, has surged beyond £100 million. Initially proposed in 1927, the project obtained approval in 2023 … Read More
Bridgwater Library Faces Extensive Roof Repairs Friday, March 28, 2025 bridgwater library somerset council repairs roof leaks maintenance infrastructure renovation funding Somerset Council has earmarked over £600,000 for much-needed repairs at Bridgwater Library, which has been plagued by numerous roof leaks. The library, a grade two listed building situated near the River Parrett, has suffered … Read More
Controversial Rule Forces Bus to Skip Somerset Villages Saturday, February 8, 2025 somerset villages bus rule controversy westlocal funding locals transport isolation A controversial rule is preventing a popular bus from picking up passengers in two Somerset villages it passes through, much to the frustration of locals. The 99 “Chew Valley Cat,” which started operating in September 2024, … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police Secure Increase in Council Tax Thursday, February 6, 2025 police council tax funding somerset avon demand officers crime increase precept In a bid to address the escalating demand for policing services, Avon and Somerset Constabulary has successfully lobbied for a significant increase in their share of council tax. Police and crime commissioner Clare Moody, in … Read More