New Taunton School and Health Hub at Major Development Site Faces Long Wait Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove infrastructure housing development education healthcare planning government community Significant discussions have taken place between Somerset Council and the central government regarding the delivery of essential infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More
No New Government Road Funding for Somerset in Latest Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads infrastructure investment departmentfortransport m5 a303 nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy (RIS3), released by the Department for Transport (DfT) on March 26, outlines key road infrastructure projects across England slated for completion by 2031. While several major … Read More
No Funding for Somerset in Government's New Road Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset infrastructure transport dft m5 a303 ris3 highways investment southwest The government’s latest Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published by the Department for Transport on March 26, outlines priorities for road projects across England up to 2031. However, Somerset has been excluded from … Read More
Government’s New Road Investment Strategy Overlooks Somerset Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset roads investment infrastructure m5 a303 departmentfortransport nationalhighways congestion southwest sport The government’s latest road investment strategy, published on March 26 by the Department for Transport (DfT), has sparked disappointment in Somerset as no major new road projects have been allocated funding within the … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Sparks Heated Debate Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage unesco tourism development housing infrastructure conservation controversy somerset A recent meeting discussing Glastonbury’s potential bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting deep divisions within the community. The controversy surrounding the bid has … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Faces Local Opposition Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage tourism unesco localopposition development housing conservation infrastructure economy A recent meeting to discuss the possibility of Glastonbury becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting the deep divisions among local residents over the proposal. The … Read More