Fixing Somerset Potholes: A Challenge as Tough as Darning Fishnet Tights Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset potholes roads repair deterioration infrastructure maintenance traffic weather challenges Repairing potholes in Somerset has become a daunting task, often compared to the futile effort of darning a pair of fishnet tights. With the county’s roads suffering from extensive wear and tear, maintenance crews face … Read More
Drain in Flooded Somerset Filled with Tarmac Sparks Resident Confusion Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding roadwork tarmac drain potholes maintenance infrastructure repair traffic Photos recently captured by Christian Lockyer reveal a main road drain on the A39 in Walton, Somerset, completely filled with tarmac. The A39 connects Glastonbury to Bridgwater and has been heavily affected by severe flooding … Read More
Somerset Sinkhole Repair Finally Underway After Nearly Five Years Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset sinkhole castlecary infrastructure roadworks repairs traffic development council safety A persistent sinkhole on Station Road (B3152) in Castle Cary is finally being repaired after nearly five years of ongoing disruption. The issue first emerged in July 2021 near the site where Persimmon Homes Severn Valley … Read More
Council to Replace Inadequate Bollards After Months of Expense Monday, February 9, 2026 bollards taunton council parks accessibility illegalencampments publicsafety infrastructure budget community Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block … Read More
Bath Council Proposes £1.85m Investment in Hydropower Plant Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy environment carbonneutrality council avonriver infrastructure sustainability development Bath and North East Somerset Council is planning to allocate £1.85 million to develop detailed plans for a hydroelectric power plant situated prominently in front of Pulteney Bridge. This initiative aims to modernize the … Read More
Bath Council Allocates £1.85m for Hydropower Plant Proposal Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy hydroelectric environment sustainability decarbonisation infrastructure avon climateaction Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with an ambitious plan to develop a small hydroelectric power plant located just in front of Pulteney Bridge in the heart of Bath. The council has earmarked £1.85 million … Read More