Bridgwater Carnival Clubs Receive Major Upgrade with New HQ Rebuild Wednesday, June 11, 2025 bridgwater carnival workshops refurbishment volunteers somerset infrastructure community funding renovation Bridgwater Carnival Clubs are set to benefit from a significant £4.9 million refurbishment project, with the appointment of a contractor to lead the redevelopment of their Bristol Road workshops. This facility, used by nine … Read More
Historic Medieval Somerset Bridge Secured by £150,000 Flood Prevention Project Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle exmoor heritage restoration ecology environment infrastructure A historic medieval bridge in rural Somerset is set to be protected by an ambitious flood prevention scheme costing nearly £150,000. The River Barle, flowing from Pinkery Reservoir on Exmoor’s Chains plateau through … Read More
Progress and Prospects: Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects Unfold Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration development community townsfund infrastructure sustainability heritage leisure solarenergy Glastonbury is experiencing a significant transformation as nine of its regeneration projects continue advancing towards completion, despite setbacks such as those with the Red Brick Building redevelopment. As one of 101 UK … Read More
Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects: Progress and Future Plans Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration townfund infrastructure community leisure sustainability heritage innovation development Glastonbury is making strides with its regeneration projects, backed by a £23.6 million investment from the UK government’s towns fund. As one of just two Somerset towns awarded this funding, initially allocated to 11 … Read More
M5 Junction 26 Link Road Set for Three-Month Closure Tuesday, June 10, 2025 m5 somerset chelston highways refurbishment closure transport infrastructure motorway construction The M5 motorway’s Junction 26 and the A38 Chelston link road near Wellington are set to undergo a significant transformation, with a three-month closure beginning Sunday night. Somerset Council is commencing a £5.7 million … Read More
Future of Long-Lost Portishead Railway Revival Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Key Announcement Tuesday, June 10, 2025 portishead railway reopening transport funding bristol spendingreview infrastructure politics metromayor The fate of the Portishead Railway revival is set to be decided by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review this Wednesday. This crucial funding announcement will determine whether the long-anticipated project moves forward. … Read More