Somerset Council Invests £2.3m in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Tackle Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset council gritters winter maintenance roads infrastructure vehicles salt safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million to purchase 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This move aims to sustain essential winter road maintenance across the county, ensuring … Read More
£40m Bid to Reopen Key Somerset Coast Road After Three-Year Closure Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset coastalroad b3191 watchet blueanchor transport infrastructure erosion governmentfunding reopening Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to central government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill, a crucial rural coastal road in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The closure was imposed due to … Read More
£40m bid launched to reopen key Somerset coast road closed for three years Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset cleevehill coastroad infrastructure transport erosion governmentfunding watchet roadclosure localeconomy Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to the UK government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill road, a crucial coastal route in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The road, which connects Watchet … Read More
Nearly 80 New Homes Proposed Near Somerset Secondary School Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset castlecary housing development wykefarms ansfordacademy affordablehousing planning community infrastructure Plans to build nearly 80 new homes near Ansford Academy in Castle Cary, Somerset, are under consideration, promising a significant boost to local housing. The proposed development, submitted by Wyke Farms, would see up to 77 … Read More
Environmental Concerns Raised Over AI Data Centre Plans in Somerset Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai environment datacentre somerset infrastructure energy water planning technology development As Somerset emerges as a prime location for artificial intelligence infrastructure, concerns about the environmental impact of expanding data centres are gaining attention. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Environmental Impact of AI as Somerset Data Centre Plans Progress Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai somerset datacentre environment infrastructure bridgwater energy planning technology climate Somerset is poised to become a significant hub for artificial intelligence development, with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) designating the Bridgwater area as a “high-potential AI growth … Read More