Hinkley Point C: New 1,000-Bed Workforce Campus Planned Near M5 Junction 24 Services Sunday, July 27, 2025 hinkley construction campus somerset m5 workforce edf accommodation planning infrastructure A substantial new campus designed to accommodate 1,000 workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is planned near Somerset’s latest motorway services on the M5. This development addresses the anticipated peak … Read More
Taunton Park and Ride Services Rerouted Due to Gas Main Works Sunday, July 27, 2025 taunton parkandride gasworks somerset routechange publictransport roadclosure walesandwestutilities musgrovepark infrastructure sport Park and Ride services operating from Taunton’s Silk Mills site will follow a new temporary route to facilitate essential gas main renewal works. Starting next week, buses will avoid the usual Mountway Road and Silk Mills … Read More
Somerset’s Ambitious Transport Plan Aims to Revolutionize Travel by 2045 Sunday, July 27, 2025 transport somerset buses railways cycling evcharging publicconsultation sustainability roadsafety infrastructure Somerset Council has unveiled its ambitious new Local Transport Plan (LTP), a visionary roadmap designed to transform how people travel across the county over the next two decades. Published this week, the plan sets out a … Read More
Children Denied Cricket and Rugby Facilities Due to Housing Developer’s Delays Saturday, July 26, 2025 housing sports development taunton persimmon monktonheathfield infrastructure education community delays sport Children in Taunton are currently unable to enjoy local cricket and rugby facilities due to delays caused by housing developers not completing necessary infrastructure, a local councillor has revealed. The Monkton Heathfield … Read More
Hutton Hill Road Reopens After 17-Month Closure Due to Wall Collapse Saturday, July 26, 2025 hutton closure reopening wallcollapse northsomerset roadsafety repairs traffic infrastructure council Hutton Hill Road in Hutton has officially reopened after being closed for 17 months since February 2024. The closure was necessary after a private wall collapsed, posing a serious safety risk to residents and road users. … Read More
Developers Building New Somerset Homes Urged to Invest in Community Infrastructure Friday, July 25, 2025 somerset development infrastructure planning community housing consultation contributions education health Bath and North East Somerset Council is inviting residents to share their opinions on how developers should contribute to community benefits and infrastructure improvements. Ahead of the Local Plan Options consultation this … Read More