Somerset MP Urges Compensation for Businesses Impacted by M5 Roadworks Wednesday, June 25, 2025 m5 somerset roadworks compensation business infrastructure planning transport government rural A Somerset MP is pressing the government to provide fair compensation to businesses losing revenue due to prolonged roadworks near Junction 26 of the M5 and the Chelston Link Road, currently closed for a £5.7 million upgrade. … Read More
Revised Plans Submitted for 180 Homes on Prime Somerset Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset housing development planning midsomernorton persimmon sustainability affordable infrastructure localplan Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted revised plans for 180 new homes on a highly regarded site near Midsomer Norton, described by Councillor Philip Ham as “one of the best fields in Somerset.” The site, located on … Read More
No Funding Allocated to Repair Walking and Cycling 'Missing Links' on Busy Somerset Road Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset bridgwater cycling walking infrastructure a39 housing development activetravel lcwip Somerset Council has yet to allocate any funding to address critical pedestrian and cycling ‘missing links’ along one of its busiest roads, the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater. This issue comes amidst significant … Read More
New Taunton Footbridge Installation Delayed Until 2026 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 taunton footbridge rivertone somerset cycling infrastructure governmentfunding construction regeneration community Somerset Council has confirmed that the installation of a new footbridge in Taunton town centre will be postponed until early 2026. The approved project, initially planned for summer 2025, aims to replace the existing narrow … Read More
More Limited Roadworks Planned to Complete Celebration Mile in Bridgwater Town Centre Tuesday, June 24, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile roadworks somersetcouncil pedestrian infrastructure construction delays urbanplanning transport Somerset Council is preparing to undertake additional, though limited, roadworks to complete the much-anticipated Celebration Mile project in Bridgwater town centre. With a £9 million budget from the government-backed … Read More
Crewkerne Residents Face Long Wait for Safer Route to Town Centre Amid Housing Development Monday, June 23, 2025 crewkerne woolgardens taylorwimpey linkroad infrastructure housingdevelopment pedestriansafety somerset planning traffic New residents moving into the Wool Gardens housing development in Crewkerne are facing an extended period of inconvenient travel through a busy industrial estate to access the town centre. The project, led by Taylor Wimpey … Read More