'Vital' West of England Mass Transit Network to Include North Somerset Thursday, June 5, 2025 westofengland northsomerset masstransit transportfunding bristolairport publictransport infrastructure rail busnetwork sustainabletransport sport The leader of North Somerset Council has emphasized the importance of including the area in upcoming mass transit developments, as the UK government allocates three-quarters of a billion pounds to transport improvements in … Read More
£750m Transport Investment Could Herald the Return of Trams to Bath Thursday, June 5, 2025 transport bath trams masstransit buses rail infrastructure westofengland sustainable investment Bath and North East Somerset Council has welcomed a landmark £752 million government investment in the West of England’s transport network, calling it a “turning point” for regional mobility. Labour West of England Metro … Read More
1,600 New Homes in Taunton to Proceed Without Government Funding Wednesday, June 4, 2025 taunton staplegrove housing somerset development infrastructure bloorhomes phosphates planning homesengland The Staplegrove urban extension, a significant housing development on the north-western edge of Taunton, Somerset, will move forward without any government funding. Originally anticipated to receive over £14.2 million through … Read More
Desirable Somerset Town Faces Threat of Becoming a Commuter Spillover Wednesday, June 4, 2025 wellington somerset housing development infrastructure flooding community planning commuter realestate Residents of Wellington, Somerset, are raising alarms over the rapid pace of new housing developments that threaten to overwhelm their town and transform it into a commuter spillover zone. Once celebrated for its unique charm … Read More
Bath and North Somerset to Receive £800 Million Boost in Regional Transport Investment Wednesday, June 4, 2025 transport investment westofengland publictransport masstransit congestion infrastructure government regionaldevelopment spendingreview sport The Government has unveiled an ambitious £800 million investment to enhance the transport network in Bath, North Somerset, and surrounding areas, as part of a broader £15.6 billion public transport upgrade across England. … Read More
Nearly 50 New Homes Proposed for Queen Camel Village Near A303 in Somerset Wednesday, June 4, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development planning phosphates affordable infrastructure education environment Revised plans for nearly 50 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been submitted by a West Country developer. The Case family initially submitted outline proposals in August 2019 to build 43 homes on West Camel Road, in … Read More