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
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
Somerset's roads receive minimal impact from extra funding Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset funding roads hs2 government repairs infrastructure dft council allocation Somerset Council has expressed that the additional £3.5m in funding from the cancellation of the HS2 rail link will only have a “minimal” impact on the county’s roads. This comes after Transport Secretary … 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