Banwell Bypass Costs Soar to £100m as Construction Set to Continue Friday, March 28, 2025 banwell bypass costs construction somerset village congestion funding infrastructure traffic The cost of the long-awaited Banwell bypass, a century-old project to combat severe congestion in the North Somerset village, has surged beyond £100 million. Initially proposed in 1927, the project obtained approval in 2023 … Read More
Bridgwater Library Faces Extensive Roof Repairs Friday, March 28, 2025 bridgwater library somerset council repairs roof leaks maintenance infrastructure renovation funding Somerset Council has earmarked over £600,000 for much-needed repairs at Bridgwater Library, which has been plagued by numerous roof leaks. The library, a grade two listed building situated near the River Parrett, has suffered … Read More
Demand for Action to Protect Somerset Village from Flooding Tuesday, March 25, 2025 somerset village flooding action awareness peril housing development infrastructure prevention Residents of a small Somerset village called Mudford are demanding immediate action to protect their homes from the looming threat of “extreme flooding”. The concerns were raised following the approval of two … Read More
Reopening the Portishead Line: New Stations and Future Possibilities Thursday, February 13, 2025 portishead railway stations bristol expansion infrastructure transportation development west of england connectivity After years of anticipation, the decision to reopen the railway between Bristol and Portishead has finally been approved by the government. The restoration of the railway, which was initially proposed by Brunel and first … Read More
New Housing Development and Takeaway Planned for Somerset Village Monday, January 13, 2025 somerset village housing development planning consultation lovell homes environment infrastructure traffic residents A major housing development and a new takeaway are set to be built in Cotford St. Luke, a small village in Somerset. The development, which includes 80 new homes, has recently undergone a revision and is now subject to public … Read More
Final Phase of Somerton Mead Approved, Delivering Ten Homes and School Link Friday, January 3, 2025 somerset development approval housing somerton bloor homes phosphates infrastructure planning expansion Somerset’s growing market town of Somerton is gearing up to complete a major housing development as plans for the final phase of Somerton Mead have been given the go-ahead. Bloor Homes South West has been working on the … Read More