Bath and North Somerset to Receive £800 Million Boost in Regional Transport Investment Wednesday, June 4, 2025 transport investment westofengland publictransport masstransit congestion infrastructure government regionaldevelopment spendingreview sport The Government has unveiled an ambitious £800 million investment to enhance the transport network in Bath, North Somerset, and surrounding areas, as part of a broader £15.6 billion public transport upgrade across England. … Read More
Nearly 50 New Homes Proposed for Queen Camel Village Near A303 in Somerset Wednesday, June 4, 2025 somerset queencamel housing development planning phosphates affordable infrastructure education environment Revised plans for nearly 50 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been submitted by a West Country developer. The Case family initially submitted outline proposals in August 2019 to build 43 homes on West Camel Road, in … Read More
Well-Used Somerset Bridge Closed Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 somerset footbridge exmoor safety closure tarrsteps recreation structural twomoorsway infrastructure The Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has announced the indefinite closure of the footbridge spanning Hinds Pitt Pool, located near the popular Tarr Steps in Somerset. The bridge, which is a key part of the well-loved … Read More
Over 300 Homes Approved Near Blackdown Hills Beauty Spot After Council Withdraws Defense Tuesday, June 3, 2025 development somerset blackdownhills housing planning appeal infrastructure flooding transport education More than 300 new homes are set to be constructed on the outskirts of the Blackdown Hills following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. The Congleton-based developer submitted outline plans last October for 315 homes … Read More
Three Somerset Hospitals to Undergo Urgent £8.5m Repairs Monday, June 2, 2025 somerset hospitals nhs repairs funding infrastructure dhsc musgrove healthcare modernisation Somerset’s healthcare facilities are set to receive urgent repairs funded by over £8.5 million from the central government, targeting critical infrastructure issues across three hospital sites. This funding is part of a … Read More
Driving an Electric Car from a UK Seaside Town: A Frustrating Journey Reveals Glaring Infrastructure Issues Sunday, June 1, 2025 ev electric charging infrastructure motoring uk travel range servicestations electricvehicles After a year of driving an electric vehicle, I thought I was well-prepared for public charging. However, a recent return trip from Minehead, Somerset to Folkestone, Kent, revealed just how unready the UK is for the promised … Read More