£9.7 Million Revamp for Somerset Floodgate Extends Protection by 25 Years Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset floodgate refurbishment defense environment agency tidal river flood refurbishment infrastructure investment The vital Dunball Sluice has undergone a £9.7 million refurbishment to bolster its capability of protecting the Somerset Levels and Moors for an additional 25 years. This significant engineering feat was spearheaded by the … Read More
New-builds in Frome ready to reserve this weekend Friday, April 11, 2025 frome development homes reservation francis fields motor neurone disease affordable sustainability community infrastructure Prospective buyers will finally be able to reserve homes in a highly anticipated new development in Frome this weekend. The 118 homes at Francis Fields will be available to reserve on Saturday, April 12. Named after a local … Read More
Backwell's Development Battle: 125 New Homes Approved Thursday, April 10, 2025 backwell development village homes planning permission council road safety infrastructure appeal residents Backwell, a North Somerset village, is facing a surge of development as the government’s planning inspectorate recently granted planning permission for 125 new homes. This decision has sparked concerns among local … Read More
New Cycle Route Connects 765 Homes Development in Yeovil Thursday, April 10, 2025 yeovil cycle route walking development infrastructure active travel housing abbey manor group somerset council lcwip The Abbey Manor Group has obtained outline planning permission to construct the Up Mudford extension, a 765-home development with local facilities in Yeovil’s north-eastern edge. As part of this development, several walking … Read More
Boost for Taunton Town Centre Flood Defences Wednesday, April 9, 2025 taunton flood defences funding housing developments infrastructure somerset council environment agency river tone cil strategic projects Key upgrades to Taunton’s flood defences are set to proceed following the securing of funding from local housing developments. The funding, totaling up to £860,000, will allow the completion of detailed designs for the … Read More
New Footbridge Construction Set to Commence in Taunton Tuesday, April 8, 2025 taunton footbridge construction council funding cyclists pedestrians infrastructure government completion The beginning of the installation for a new footbridge in Taunton town centre has been confirmed by Somerset Council. This project, approved in August 2024, entails the replacement of the current footbridge connecting … Read More