Bridgwater Carnival Secures Over £18,000 in Arts Council Funding to Support Youth Engagement Thursday, May 15, 2025 bridgwater carnival artscouncil funding youth music dance education community festival Arts Council England has once again recognised the significant impact of Bridgwater Carnival on the local community by awarding a grant of £18,291 to support the organisation’s upcoming activities. In 2025, the carnival’s … Read More
Vital Rat Run Near Yeovil to Remain Closed Indefinitely Thursday, May 8, 2025 yeovil chinnockhollow somersetcouncil landslide roadclosure trafficorder transport funding safety infrastructure A crucial shortcut near Yeovil, known locally as Chinnock Hollow, will remain closed to all traffic indefinitely following a recently approved permanent traffic order. The route, which runs from the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Somerset Doctors' Surgeries to Expand with £102m Government Investment Wednesday, May 7, 2025 nhs somerset gp healthcare funding expansion primarycare infrastructure appointments reform Sixteen doctors' surgeries across Somerset are set for expansion and improvement thanks to a £102 million funding boost from the UK Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced on May 6, this investment will be … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's New Walking Routes Plan Monday, May 5, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset walking routes cycling infrastructure plan local community housing growth sustainable travel active travel funding development pedestrian safety cycling network grants infrastructure improvements road safety A new ten-year plan for Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset aims to introduce safer walking and cycling routes for the town’s residents. The local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) published by Somerset Council … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea's Ambitious Plan for Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Monday, May 5, 2025 somerset burnham-on-sea cycling walking infrastructure plan lcwip improvements sustainable transportation funding Residents of Burnham-on-Sea can look forward to safer walking and cycling routes as part of a comprehensive ten-year plan. Somerset Council has introduced the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge local cycling and walking … Read More
Revitalizing Somerset's Historic West Somerset Railway Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset railway heritage mainline transportation tourism funding connection reconnection revitalization Conservative and Liberal Democrat officials have urged the government to fund a plan to reconnect the West Somerset Railway (WSR) to the mainline rail services, aiming to enhance the region’s transportation and tourism … Read More