Expansion Of Somerset Coastal Town With 175 New Homes Underway Thursday, December 19, 2024 somerset coastal town homes development construction affordable council infrastructure expansion A significant housing estate in a flourishing Somerset coastal town is set to be expanded following the approval of plans for 175 new homes by Somerset West and Taunton Council. Summerfield Developments, the developer, has … Read More
West Somerset Railway Reconnecting to Mainline Rail Services Tuesday, November 26, 2024 railway heritage connectivity funding proposal business case somerset transport infrastructure tourism The West Somerset Railway (WSR) is in the process of seeking funding from the central government to reconnect its heritage railway line to mainline railway services. The proposal aims to improve transport options and boost … Read More
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