Controversy Continues Over Housing Development Plans in Somerset Village Sunday, December 10, 2023 somerset village housing development controversy opposition proposal infrastructure environment redesign A new housing development proposal has reignited controversy in a Somerset village where plans to build homes on a cherished green field have faced opposition from local residents. Previously, Persimmon withdrew their initial … Read More
Somerset's roads receive minimal impact from extra funding Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset funding roads hs2 government repairs infrastructure dft council allocation Somerset Council has expressed that the additional £3.5m in funding from the cancellation of the HS2 rail link will only have a “minimal” impact on the county’s roads. This comes after Transport Secretary … Read More
Delays in Yeovil's New Cycle Route Construction Push Completion Date to Christmas Monday, November 27, 2023 yeovil cycle route construction delays christmas somerset council utilities lyde road pedestrians cyclists phase infrastructure lcwip sustainable transportation environmental conservation The construction of a new cycle route in Yeovil, initially set to be completed in five weeks, is now facing delays and won’t be finished until Christmas. Somerset Council had announced plans for the new cycle route … Read More
Campaign for Progress on New Somerset Railway Station Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset railway station update somerton langport mp transport funding infrastructure Advocates for the establishment of a new train station in Somerton and Langport have urged for the progression of the project in the midst of uncertainty. During a recent Levelling Up debate in the House of Commons, Sarah … Read More