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
Six Weeks of Roadworks on A39 Near Minehead to Complete Cycle Route Tuesday, May 6, 2025 roadworks a39 minehead dunster cyclepath somerset activetravel traffic infrastructure construction Somerset County Council is launching six weeks of roadworks on the A39 near Minehead to finalize a local walking and cycling route. Earlier work, completed in June 2023, established a £1 million shared-use cycle path between … Read More
Somerset Railway Station Site Secured Despite Government Uncertainty Tuesday, May 6, 2025 somerset wellington railway development infrastructure phosphates environment housing transport planning sport Land designated for Somerset’s newest railway station, planned for Wellington, will remain protected even if the government opts not to proceed with the £15 million project, according to local developer West of England … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Proposal for 750 New Homes Near M5 Monday, May 5, 2025 bridgwater development homes infrastructure council viability affordable mp proposal controversy Plans for a major housing development near the M5 in Bridgwater have sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters. Edward Ware (Bridgwater) Ltd. has proposed building 750 homes on the eastern edge of the town, … Read More
Controversy over Plans for 750 New Homes Near M5 in Bridgwater Monday, May 5, 2025 bridgwater homes development proposal mp community infrastructure affordable housing viability controversy The proposal to construct 750 new homes on the outskirts of Bridgwater, adjacent to the M5, has sparked controversy and faced heavy criticism. Edward Ware (Bridgwater) Ltd. unveiled the plans in October 2023 for a significant … 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