Plans for Nearly 25,000 New Homes Across Somerset Unveiled Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset housing development localplan northsomerset council infrastructure newtowns consultation planning North Somerset is preparing for significant growth, with detailed plans for nearly 25,000 new homes set to progress to the next stage. North Somerset Council, responding to a government directive, must identify sites for … Read More
Plans for Nearly 25,000 New Homes Across Somerset Detailed in New Local Plan Monday, June 16, 2025 housing somerset development planning localplan northsomerset infrastructure newtowns consultation sustainability North Somerset Council is advancing plans to deliver nearly 25,000 new homes over the next 15 years, marking a significant increase from previous housing targets. Following government directives, the council has identified … Read More
Major Transport Schemes Set to Transform Somerset by 2050 Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure rail roads peninsulatransport westerngateway connectivity economicgrowth sustainable sport Somerset is poised for a major transport overhaul that promises safer roads, enhanced rail services, and stronger links to local employment hubs. These ambitious plans have been outlined by the Peninsula Transport … Read More
Major Transport Initiatives Set to Transform Somerset by 2050 Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset transport infrastructure railways roadsafety publictransport peninsulatransport westerngateway sustainabletravel economicgrowth sport Somerset is on the path to a transportation revolution, with local councillors proposing a series of major transport schemes aimed at creating safer roads, expanding train services, and improving links to employment hubs. The … Read More
M5 Junction 26 Link Road to Close for Three Months for Essential Upgrades Sunday, June 15, 2025 m5 somerset a38 roadworks closure highways transport infrastructure construction rubblization Motorists should prepare for substantial disruption as the A38 Chelston link road and M5 Junction 26 near Wellington will close from tonight until late September. This £5.7 million infrastructure project aims to replace the … Read More
Saving Iconic Seaside Pier: Restoration Too Important to Be Derailed Saturday, June 14, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli northsomerset pier heritage funding coastal conservation infrastructure The leader of North Somerset Council has strongly defended the restoration efforts for Birnbeck Pier, addressing criticisms aimed at the project’s management and expenditures. Birnbeck Pier, a cherished Victorian landmark and … Read More