Upgrading Bridgwater’s Cross Rifles Roundabout Deemed of Limited Benefit Amid Rising Costs Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater roundabout infrastructure traffic council transport somerset congestion upgrade construction Plans to upgrade Bridgwater’s busy Cross Rifles roundabout have been abandoned, with officials stating the project would offer limited benefits and cause significant disruption for local motorists. The Cross Rifles roundabout … Read More
Limited Benefits Seen in Proposed Upgrade to Bridgwater’s Cross Rifles Roundabout Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater roundabout infrastructure traffic somersetcouncil crossrifles transport congestion levellingup highways A planned major upgrade to one of Bridgwater’s busiest junctions, the Cross Rifles roundabout, has been cancelled due to concerns over limited traffic benefits and substantial disruption, a senior Somerset councillor … Read More
30mph Speed Limit Imposed at Somerset’s Edithmead Roundabout Near M5 for Upcoming Upgrades Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset a38 edithmead roundabout speedlimit traffic transport infrastructure cycling safety Somerset Council has announced a temporary 30mph speed limit on the approaches to the Edithmead roundabout near the M5 motorway. This reduction will be in effect for approximately two months starting January 19, as … Read More
Everything We Know So Far About Somerset Council’s 2026 Budget Monday, January 19, 2026 finance budget counciltax somerset localgovernment funding savings devolution regeneration infrastructure As March 11—the legal deadline for all UK local authorities to set their budgets—draws near, Somerset Council is tackling a complex financial situation. Councils must balance their books annually, often relying on council tax … Read More
200 New Homes Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Year-Long Planning Process Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing development planning affordablehousing naturereserve infrastructure community section106 Plans to build up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been officially approved, almost a year after local councillors voted in favour of the development. The site, near Ilchester, has been farmed by the Young … Read More
New North Petherton GP Surgery Delayed Until 2027 Amid Housing Boom Sunday, January 18, 2026 northpetherton gpsurgery somerset housing nhs development delays healthcare planning infrastructure North Petherton, a growing town in Somerset near the M5, is set to see hundreds of new homes built before its much-needed new GP surgery becomes a reality. Somerset Council is currently reviewing plans to construct a new … Read More