Transforming Bridgwater's Active Travel Network: Meet the Cycling Group Leading the Change Saturday, November 23, 2024 bridgwater cycling campaign active travel network infrastructure improvements advocacy membership Bridgwater’s cycling campaign group, known as the Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign (BACC), is on a mission to recruit new members and continue advocating for enhancements in the town’s active travel network. Over … Read More
Bridgwater Residents Prepare to Discuss Major Roadworks Wednesday, November 6, 2024 bridgwater roadworks public event infrastructure residents council traffic restrictions councillors Bridgwater residents are gearing up to discuss three significant sets of roadworks that will shape the town for over a year. These projects include the development of the Celebration Mile in the town centre, the £10.7m … Read More
Plans for Somerset A303 business units approved, creating new jobs Monday, October 28, 2024 somerset a303 business units jobs sparkford industrial development infrastructure environment The Somerset Council’s planning committee south has approved the construction of up to 34 light industrial units near A303 in Sparkford, Somerset. The units, proposed as ‘starter units’, aim to support small … Read More
Upgrades to Taunton junctions to Ease Congestion and Boost Public Transport Wednesday, September 11, 2024 taunton junctions upgrades congestion public transport bus cycling pedestrian infrastructure somerset The Somerset Council is gearing up to give a facelift to two critical junctions in Taunton town center in a bid to improve bus journey times. As part of an ongoing initiative to upgrade outdated traffic signals and related … Read More
NHS Somerset Defends Car Parking Charges Amid Calls for Change Friday, August 2, 2024 nhs somerset car parking charges hospitals trade unions fees transparency outsourcing contracts patient care integrated care board frustration concessions infrastructure Amid growing frustration and outrage over expensive car parking charges at Somerset hospitals, the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust has found itself under scrutiny. The trust has defended its decision to employ private companies … Read More
Revised Plans for 750 New Homes in Rural Somerset Sunday, July 7, 2024 somerset housing development local plan public consultation planning mendip district rural sites infrastructure Residents in East Somerset have a limited time to provide feedback on revised plans to introduce nearly 750 new homes in their local area. Mendip District Council has identified a total of 37 sites as potential locations for … Read More