Somerset Seeks £1bn Government Funding to Repair Crumbling Bridges Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding localauthority transport repairs fundingbid departmentfortransport community sport Somerset’s aging infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, may soon receive much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion fund launched by the Department for Transport (DfT). This fund is specifically … Read More
Somerset Eyes £1bn Government Fund to Repair Aging Bridges and Structures Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding departmentfortransport localgovernment repairs transport highways wsp sport Somerset’s aging bridges, tunnels, and flyovers could soon see much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion funding initiative announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This significant investment targets local … Read More
Cost of Reopening Portishead Railway Soars to Nearly £200 Million Tuesday, April 14, 2026 portishead railway infrastructure government funding networkrail somerset transportation budget council sport The cost of reopening the Somerset railway line connecting Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government ministers recently approved an additional £14.69 million for the project, reflecting the ongoing … Read More
Cost of Reopening Portishead Railway Nears £200 Million Tuesday, April 14, 2026 portishead railway somerset infrastructure government funding networkrail transport construction budget The cost to reopen the Somerset railway line between Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government officials have authorized an additional £14.69 million for the project, which is already in progress. … Read More
65 Homes Approved in Somerset Village Despite Road Safety Concerns Monday, April 13, 2026 housing somerset street development planning affordable infrastructure safety ecology construction Up to 65 new homes will soon be constructed in the large Somerset village of Street, despite ongoing concerns about the safety of the proposed access road. Crossman Acquisitions Ltd., a Bath-based developer, initially … Read More
1,700 New Homes Approved for Frome Amid Local Democracy Concerns Sunday, April 12, 2026 frome housing development selwood affordablehousing localdemocracy infrastructure planning sustainability community The central government has approved the development of 1,700 new homes in Frome over the next 15 years, sparking backlash from local councillors and activists who call the decision a “mockery of local democracy.” … Read More