New A38 ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Set to Open Before Christmas Friday, November 28, 2025 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus somersetcouncil a38 publictransport housingdevelopment transportation community infrastructure sport Taunton’s highly anticipated ‘park and bus’ facility along the A38 is slated to open by Christmas, according to a key local councillor. This new transport hub forms a crucial part of the Orchard Grove development—a major … Read More
Planning Inspector Approves Crewkerne Development After Local Opposition Thursday, November 27, 2025 crewkerne development housing sustainability planning affordable flooding infrastructure localgovernment construction Efforts by Crewkerne residents and Somerset Council to halt the construction of nearly 150 new homes at the town’s southern edge have been unsuccessful. The proposed development, dubbed Maple Grove, is set to bring … Read More
Delivering New Somerset Railway Station ‘On the Horizon’ Despite Government Cuts Thursday, November 27, 2025 somerset railway transport infrastructure langport somerton networkrail council railstation publictransport sport The prospect of a new railway station in rural Somerset remains alive, despite recent government funding cuts, Somerset Council has confirmed. Plans to establish a station serving the rapidly growing towns of Somerton and … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposal Gains Momentum in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax weston-super-mare northsomerset infrastructure economy mayor funding visitorlevy seaside North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose … Read More
Potential Tourist Tax Proposed for Weston-super-Mare Amid Financial Pressures Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax northsomerset westonsupermare budget infrastructure visitoreconomy localgovernment metromayor levy North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Historic Bridge Crumbles Wednesday, November 26, 2025 somerset village lorry bridge damage infrastructure residents safety property heritage The peaceful Somerset village, known for its quaint charm and historic architecture, is now grappling with an overwhelming influx of heavy lorries. Many residents report rising anxiety as the constant traffic takes a toll on … Read More