South West Water Faces Criticism Over Water Use Advice Amid Record Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heatwave water conservation southwestwater reservoirs paddlingpools supply demand infrastructure drought As the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring past 35°C, South West Water has come under fire for advising residents to conserve water, even though reservoirs currently stand at 90% capacity. The … Read More
M5 Bridge Repairs Near Weston-super-Mare to Enforce 50mph Limit for Four Years Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m5 bridge repairs nationalhighways contraflow speedlimit westonsupermare infrastructure traffic construction Drivers using the M5 near Weston-super-Mare are being advised to expect delays as crucial repair work on St Georges Bridge begins next month. The £50 million project will reinforce the bridge’s foundation by lifting it 72 … Read More
M5 Bridge Repair to Enforce 50mph Speed Limit for Four Years Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m5 bridge roadworks nationalhighways westonsupermare traffic infrastructure construction safety congestion Drivers should prepare for significant roadworks on the M5 as essential repairs to St Georges Bridge, near junction 21 at Weston-super-Mare, set to begin next month. The ambitious £50 million project involves strengthening … Read More
Somerset Team Behind M5 Junction Upgrades Shortlisted for Prestigious Award Tuesday, May 26, 2026 somerset m5 infrastructure transport highways upgrades ciht awards council traffic The Somerset Council’s Infrastructure Programmes Group (IPG) has been shortlisted for the coveted Team of the Year award at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) annual awards. This nomination … Read More
Renewed Battle Over 125-Home Development Threatens Taunton’s Green Wedge Tuesday, May 26, 2026 taunton greenwedge development planning appeal affordablehousing somerset community environment infrastructure Residents near Taunton are gearing up for a renewed fight to protect a vital ‘green wedge’ after a developer appealed against the council’s rejection of plans for 125 new homes. In 2012, the Taunton Deane Core Strategy … Read More
Rescue Plan Proposed for Scrapped Glastonbury Farming Centre by Somerset Council Tuesday, May 26, 2026 glastonbury somerset agriculture farming regeneration community funding infrastructure environment development Somerset Council is considering reviving the £1.3 million Glastonbury food and regenerative farming centre, a project initially abandoned in December 2025 amid controversy. The centre, originally part of a £23.6 million town … Read More