Plan to Stop Floods as £6 Million River Tone Defences Get Approval Wednesday, October 15, 2025 flooding defences rivertone taunton somersetcouncil environmentagency infrastructure regeneration concrete protection A significant £6 million flood defence scheme has been approved to protect homes, schools, and businesses along the River Tone in Taunton from future flooding events. This project involves constructing reinforced concrete … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Crisis as Plans for 325 New Homes Spark Local Outrage Monday, October 13, 2025 crewkerne somerset housing development traffic flooding infrastructure planning environment community A small Somerset town is on the brink of being overwhelmed by new housing proposals, local residents warn. Place Land Ltd., a company based in Cullompton, Devon, submitted plans in early September to build 325 new homes along … Read More
Nearly 300 More Homes Proposed for Bridgwater’s Western Edge Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater housing development centenaryheights cavannahomes planning somerset construction community infrastructure Plans have been unveiled for nearly 300 additional homes on the western edge of Bridgwater, potentially expanding the town’s housing stock significantly. Cavanna Homes South West Ltd. and Martin Grant Homes are progressing … Read More
Big Announcement on the Future of Frome's Saxonvale Regeneration Site Sunday, October 12, 2025 frome saxonvale regeneration housing community development funding somerset board infrastructure Somerset Council has confirmed a public meeting to discuss the future of the Saxonvale brownfield site in Frome, a key regeneration project set to transform the area. In January, the council agreed to sell the Saxonvale site … Read More
Somerset A38 Roadworks Delayed by Proposed Pedestrian Bridge at Shute Shelve Thursday, October 9, 2025 somerset a38 bridge cycling pedestrian traffic roadworks mendip infrastructure transport Somerset Council’s ambitious plan to upgrade the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport faces significant challenges due to a proposed pedestrian bridge at Shute Shelve. The busy crossing, integral to the … Read More
West Somerset Railway Reconnection Bid Gains Momentum Thursday, October 9, 2025 westsomerset railways transport tourism economy infrastructure campaign connectivity rural somerset Efforts to reconnect West Somerset to the national rail network have gained fresh momentum following a pivotal meeting between local campaigner James Wright and Shadow Railways Minister Jerome Mayhew MP in Westminster on … Read More