Planning Approved for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater housing development somerset persimmon planning affordable community infrastructure sustainability Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has secured planning approval to build 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee has granted permission for a hybrid application covering both … Read More
Major A38 Junction Undergoes Six-Month Lane Closures for Key Upgrades Wednesday, November 12, 2025 a38 limekilnroundabout northsomerset busservice trafficmanagement infrastructure publictransport transportupgrade roadworks buses sport Significant upgrade work will bring lane closures to the Lime Kiln Roundabout on the A38 between North Somerset and Bristol over the next six months. Scheduled to start on Monday, November 17, the improvement project is set … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Faces Complex Challenges, Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration silt newtonlock marina cycling infrastructure planning liability The ambitious regeneration project for Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to the challenge of “removing asbestos,” highlighting the unforeseen complexities involved. As formal plans … Read More
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s Historic Docks Compared to ‘Removing Asbestos’ Monday, November 10, 2025 bridgwater docks regeneration infrastructure silt marina planning swingbridge cycling somerset The ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks has been likened to “removing asbestos” due to unforeseen challenges beneath the surface. With £5.2 million allocated from the government-funded … Read More
Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … Read More
Eight-Year Taunton Housing Dispute Nears Resolution After Christmas Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing development gladman planning appeal somerset phosphate infrastructure affordablehousing A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton is set to reach a conclusion after more than eight years of delays. Gladman Developments has sought since November 2017 to construct homes on land adjacent … Read More