£40m Bid to Reopen Key Somerset Coast Road After Three-Year Closure Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset coastalroad b3191 watchet blueanchor transport infrastructure erosion governmentfunding reopening Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to central government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill, a crucial rural coastal road in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The closure was imposed due to … Read More
£40m bid launched to reopen key Somerset coast road closed for three years Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset cleevehill coastroad infrastructure transport erosion governmentfunding watchet roadclosure localeconomy Somerset Council has submitted a £40 million bid to the UK government to reopen the B3191 Cleeve Hill road, a crucial coastal route in west Somerset that has been closed since January 2023. The road, which connects Watchet … Read More
Warning Raised Over AI’s Environmental Impact Amid Somerset Data Centre Developments Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai somerset datacentre environment infrastructure energy planning innovation climate technology As plans progress for a new data centre near the M5 in Somerset, local officials have issued warnings about the potential environmental impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Department of Science, Innovation … Read More
Environmental Concerns Raised Over AI Data Centre Plans in Somerset Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai environment datacentre somerset infrastructure energy water planning technology development As Somerset emerges as a prime location for artificial intelligence infrastructure, concerns about the environmental impact of expanding data centres are gaining attention. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Environmental Impact of AI as Somerset Data Centre Plans Progress Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai somerset datacentre environment infrastructure bridgwater energy planning technology climate Somerset is poised to become a significant hub for artificial intelligence development, with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) designating the Bridgwater area as a “high-potential AI growth … Read More
Development Site for 200 Homes Near Castle Cary Railway Station Listed at £10 Million Wednesday, April 29, 2026 somerset castlecary development housing railway planning affordable environment infrastructure wykefarms A significant development site near one of Somerset’s busiest railway stations has come onto the market, offering the potential for 200 new homes at a guide price of £10 million. The land, located on the A371 Ansford Hill … Read More