Local Businesses and Residents Oppose Closure of M5 Link Road Thursday, April 24, 2025 somerset council business residents road closure funding community infrastructure economy Residents and business owners in Somerset are urging the local council to reconsider its plans to close an M5 link road for three months, fearing the devastating impact it may have on local businesses. The £5.7m revamp of … Read More
Enhancing Walking Routes to Chard Schools: A Ten-Year Plan Wednesday, April 23, 2025 chard schools funding walking routes infrastructure ten-year plan somerset cycling developments Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for … Read More
Plans for Electric Bus Depot, Garden House, and Micropub in Somerset Wednesday, April 23, 2025 somerset electric bus depot garden house micropub planning application infrastructure Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset are buzzing with interesting planning applications, ranging from electric bus infrastructure to residential and commercial projects. One of the major developments is the … Read More
Potholes Plague Somerset Roads, Drivers Demand Action Tuesday, April 22, 2025 somerset potholes roads maintenance drivers safety infrastructure council government neglect Drivers in Somerset are expressing frustration and concern over the deteriorating state of the roads, with potholes causing damage and safety hazards. One local resident, Greg West, voiced his dismay after his car hit a deep … Read More
Candidates Clash Over Tourist Tax and Housing at WECA Mayor Hustings Monday, April 21, 2025 weca mayor candidates clash tourism tax housing hustings election debate housing crisis short-term lets regulation airbnb tax hotels bristol infrastructure connectivity regional plan constituent councils private equity economic growth The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 … Read More
Progress Update: Tarka Line Reopening for Historic Railway Sunday, April 20, 2025 railway reopening tarka line passenger services bideford north devon modernization infrastructure transport stakeholders The North Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) convened for its second annual meeting in Barnstaple, providing a comprehensive update on the ongoing endeavor to modernize the Tarka Line and reinstate passenger services … Read More