Plans for 56 New Homes Approved Near Somerset Primary School Despite Traffic Concerns Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerton housing development education traffic planning affordable infrastructure community safety Plans to build 56 new homes within walking distance of King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton, Somerset, have been unanimously approved by local councillors after reconsideration. Developer Bloor Homes South West … Read More
Flood Defences Downstream of Bridgwater Barrier Set for Completion This Year Monday, June 22, 2026 flooding bridgwater tidalbarrier environmentagency riverparrett construction flooddefences infrastructure design somerset Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express Park in … Read More
Flood Defences Downstream of Bridgwater Barrier Set for Completion by Year-End Monday, June 22, 2026 bridgwater flooding environment barrier construction parrett river defences infrastructure conservation Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The tidal barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express … Read More
Somerset’s Huntspill River Flood Relief Channel Set for Upgrades Near 'Gigafactory' Site Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset flooding huntspill riverbrue floodrelief watermanagement desiltation flooddefense gigafactory infrastructure Somerset’s vital Huntspill River flood relief channel, which plays a crucial role in protecting the Levels and Moors from flooding, is slated for potential improvements aimed at increasing its capacity to manage floodwaters. … Read More
New Business Units Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Three-Year Delay Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset development businesspark construction planning economy landscaping employment a303 infrastructure After nearly three years of negotiations and design revisions, plans for new business units near the A303 in Somerset have finally been approved by council planning officers. Brickcourt Ltd submitted the proposal in October … Read More
Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Proposed Near Busy Somerset McDonald's by M5 Friday, June 19, 2026 electric charging hub somerset m5 mcdonalds ultra-rapid tlb ev infrastructure A new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub is set to be proposed near a bustling McDonald’s just off the M5 motorway in Somerset, pending approval from Somerset Council. The planned site is within the Oaktree business … Read More