Plans for 45 Homes in Somerset Village Near A303 Rejected by Council Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset broadway housing development planning environment infrastructure biodiversity council a303 Somerset Council has refused plans to build 45 new homes in the small village of Broadway, located near the A303. This marks the second time the site, situated between Pound Road and Paulls Lane at the western edge of … Read More
£50m Investment to Shield Somerset Communities and Farmers from Future Flooding Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange agriculture floodprotection resilience government infrastructure emergencymanagement The Government has committed £50 million to safeguard Somerset’s residents, farmers, and businesses against escalating flood risks. This significant funding will enable Somerset Council to implement various flood protection … Read More
£50m Investment Boosts Flood Defenses for Somerset Communities and Farmers Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange farmers government infrastructure resilience emergency environment The UK Government has committed £50 million to bolster Somerset’s defenses against escalating flood risks, safeguarding residents, farmers, and businesses from future disasters. This significant funding will be directed … Read More
Council Apologises for Disruption Caused by Manvers Street Closure Ahead of Christmas Market Monday, June 8, 2026 bath manversstreet roadworks publictransport hospitalaccess busroutes council infrastructure disruption christmasmarket sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued an apology for the disruption caused by the closure of Manvers Street in Bath’s city centre, which began last week and is expected to last up to six months. The closure, … Read More
Westerleigh, Woodspring and Hick's Gate: Five Mega Developments Transforming Our Region Sunday, June 7, 2026 housing development bristol communities transport sustainability metropolitan urbanplanning infrastructure northsomerset South Gloucestershire and North Somerset are on the brink of their most significant transformation in generations, as five major new towns are planned to reshape rural landscapes near Bristol. This ambitious wave of … Read More
Somerset’s Patchwork Roads: A Modern-Day ‘Coat of Many Colours’ Saturday, June 6, 2026 somerset roads highways repairs potholes infrastructure councillor maintenance transport joseph Somerset’s road network has recently been likened to Joseph’s famed “coat of many colours” by Councillor Alan Bradford, reflecting the patchy nature of highway repairs across the county. As Somerset Council ramps up efforts … Read More