Hinkley Point C Receives Improvement Notice Over Tower Crane Safety Concerns Monday, May 12, 2025 hinkleypointc cranesafety onr construction nuclear healthsafety edf somerset infrastructure compliance Hinkley Point C, the prominent nuclear power station project in Somerset, has been issued an improvement notice by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) due to concerns over the monitoring and management of tower cranes on … Read More
Major £11 Million River Improvement Project in Somerset Completed After Nearly Two Years Monday, May 12, 2025 somerset riverparrett wessexwater phosphorus waterquality wastewater environment infrastructure eutrophication conservation After nearly two years of dedicated work, a major £11 million refurbishment project at Somerset’s Langport water recycling centre has been completed. This large-scale upgrade aims to safeguard the health of the River … Read More
Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
M5 Junction 26 Link Road Closure Sparks Warning of Prolonged Summer Traffic Disruption Friday, May 9, 2025 m5 chelston somerset roadworks traffic junction26 wellington a38 infrastructure rubblisation Somerset Council is set to begin an extensive three-month upgrade of the Chelston link road, connecting M5 Junction 26 to Wellington and nearby business parks. The project, which has been delayed for nearly five years despite … Read More
New Homes to Boost Walking and Cycling Links to Taunton Railway Station Friday, May 9, 2025 taunton housing cycling walking infrastructure development transport nerrolsfarm lcwip somerset The development of a continuous north-south walking and cycling corridor across Taunton has taken a significant step forward with the approval of the final phase of the Nerrols Farm housing project. In April, Somerset … Read More
Major Overhaul of Somerset’s A370 Smallway Junction Approved to Cut Congestion Friday, May 9, 2025 somerset a370 smallway congestion traffic publictransport pedestriansafety infrastructure buslane roadworks sport Plans to transform the busy A370 Smallway junction in Congresbury, North Somerset, have received approval. This significant upgrade aims to reduce traffic congestion, enhance safety, and strengthen public transport … Read More