Praise for New Somerset Walking and Cycling Route Tuesday, April 29, 2025 somerset walking cycling route active travel infrastructure rural development support The recently opened walking and cycling route in Somerset has garnered praise from the local MP and has been brought into focus during a parliamentary debate on active travel. The Curry Rivel Active Travel Group has been … Read More
Urgent Action Needed Over UK Water Pollution Crisis Monday, April 28, 2025 sewage rivers waterways pollution mps regulation infrastructure reform water industry sewage spills A mounting concern over the state of the UK’s rivers and waterways has prompted MPs from the South West to issue a strong warning. They highlighted issues such as raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure, and lax … Read More
Frustration as Musgrove Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2033 Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset mps musgrove hospital upgrade delays funding nhs infrastructure healthcare government The decision to delay the much-needed upgrades at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until 2033 has sparked outrage among Somerset MPs. The government’s refusal to provide funding for urgent repairs as part of the new … Read More
Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Bridgwater Development Proposal Friday, April 25, 2025 bridgwater residents homes m5 development controversy housing traffic infrastructure viability Plans for a major new housing development near the M5 in Bridgwater have sparked outrage among residents. Edward Ware (Bridgwater) Ltd. submitted plans for a 750-house development, a primary school, and a community facility, … Read More
New Homes Approved for Castle Cary Friday, April 25, 2025 castle cary homes development school employment construction planning affordable energy efficiency amenities controversy infrastructure local council The approval for the construction of 162 new homes in Castle Cary has been backed by local councillors. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley was granted permission to build the homes on the B3152 Station Road, with plans to set … Read More