Plans Unveiled for Major New Service Station and Drive-Thrus on the A303 Near Yeovil Saturday, June 21, 2025 a303 yeovil servicestation drivethru welcomebreak jobs somerset infrastructure roadsafety evcharging A major new service station featuring multiple food outlets and drive-thrus is proposed for the A303 near Yeovil, potentially transforming the area for motorists and creating significant local employment. Currently, travelers … Read More
Historic Somerset Canal Undergoes Major Restoration by Apprentices Saturday, June 21, 2025 somerset canal restoration apprentices heritage conservation waterway training infrastructure history A historic canal in Somerset is breathing new life after a significant restoration effort led by more than 140 apprentices. Over the span of a week, these young workers engaged in comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, … Read More
Shepton Mallet Residents to Decide Future of Their Town with Landmark Neighbourhood Plan Saturday, June 21, 2025 sheptonmallet neighbourhoodplan sustainabledevelopment housing community greenspaces infrastructure transport localgovernment regeneration Shepton Mallet residents face a pivotal moment as they prepare to vote on the much-anticipated Neighbourhood Plan in a public referendum on July 17. Aligned with the local elections, this vote will determine if the … Read More
Rugby Club Secures Approval for Indoor Training Facility Despite Local Concerns Friday, June 20, 2025 rugby training facility planning community winsley development sports infrastructure council sport Bradford-on-Avon Rugby Club has received planning permission to construct an indoor training facility at its Winsley grounds, overcoming local opposition over the building’s size and appearance. Some residents raised … Read More
Mayor Anticipates Imminent Approval for Portishead Railway Reopening Thursday, June 19, 2025 portishead railway bristol transport approval infrastructure funding northsomerset government railprojects The long-awaited reopening of the Portishead Railway may receive official government approval within days, according to West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin. Speaking on ITV’s West Country Debate on Thursday, June 19, … Read More
Next Steps to Deliver Wellington Railway Station by 2027 Thursday, June 19, 2025 wellington cullompton railway funding transport networkrail development southernwest infrastructure planning West Country MPs are pressing the government for clearer details on funding and timelines following the recent spending review, which confirmed investment in reopening two railway stations: Wellington in Somerset and … Read More