Frustration as Musgrove Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2033 Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset mps musgrove hospital upgrade delays funding nhs infrastructure healthcare government The decision to delay the much-needed upgrades at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until 2033 has sparked outrage among Somerset MPs. The government’s refusal to provide funding for urgent repairs as part of the new … Read More
Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Bridgwater Development Proposal Friday, April 25, 2025 bridgwater residents homes m5 development controversy housing traffic infrastructure viability Plans for a major new housing development near the M5 in Bridgwater have sparked outrage among residents. Edward Ware (Bridgwater) Ltd. submitted plans for a 750-house development, a primary school, and a community facility, … Read More
New Homes Approved for Castle Cary Friday, April 25, 2025 castle cary homes development school employment construction planning affordable energy efficiency amenities controversy infrastructure local council The approval for the construction of 162 new homes in Castle Cary has been backed by local councillors. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley was granted permission to build the homes on the B3152 Station Road, with plans to set … Read More
Local Businesses and Residents Oppose Closure of M5 Link Road Thursday, April 24, 2025 somerset council business residents road closure funding community infrastructure economy Residents and business owners in Somerset are urging the local council to reconsider its plans to close an M5 link road for three months, fearing the devastating impact it may have on local businesses. The £5.7m revamp of … Read More
Enhancing Walking Routes to Chard Schools: A Ten-Year Plan Wednesday, April 23, 2025 chard schools funding walking routes infrastructure ten-year plan somerset cycling developments Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for … Read More