30mph Speed Limit Imposed at Somerset’s Edithmead Roundabout Near M5 for Upcoming Upgrades Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset a38 edithmead roundabout speedlimit traffic transport infrastructure cycling safety Somerset Council has announced a temporary 30mph speed limit on the approaches to the Edithmead roundabout near the M5 motorway. This reduction will be in effect for approximately two months starting January 19, as … Read More
Everything We Know So Far About Somerset Council’s 2026 Budget Monday, January 19, 2026 finance budget counciltax somerset localgovernment funding savings devolution regeneration infrastructure As March 11—the legal deadline for all UK local authorities to set their budgets—draws near, Somerset Council is tackling a complex financial situation. Councils must balance their books annually, often relying on council tax … Read More
200 New Homes Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Year-Long Planning Process Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing development planning affordablehousing naturereserve infrastructure community section106 Plans to build up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been officially approved, almost a year after local councillors voted in favour of the development. The site, near Ilchester, has been farmed by the Young … Read More
New North Petherton GP Surgery May Not Open Before 2027 Amid Rapid Housing Growth Sunday, January 18, 2026 northpetherton gpsurgery somerset housingdevelopment nhs infrastructure planning healthcare somersetcouncil development North Petherton, a growing Somerset town near the M5, is set to see hundreds of new homes built in the coming years, yet the delivery of an essential new GP surgery could be delayed until at least 2027. Somerset Council is … Read More
New North Petherton GP Surgery Delayed Until 2027 Amid Housing Boom Sunday, January 18, 2026 northpetherton gpsurgery somerset housing nhs development delays healthcare planning infrastructure North Petherton, a growing town in Somerset near the M5, is set to see hundreds of new homes built before its much-needed new GP surgery becomes a reality. Somerset Council is currently reviewing plans to construct a new … Read More
Hinkley Point C Park-and-Ride Near Wedding Venue May Stay Open Until 2030 Sunday, January 18, 2026 hinkleypointc parkandride edfenergy somerset construction workforce infrastructure planning transportation nuclear sport A park-and-ride facility near the popular Quantock Lakes wedding venue in Nether Stowey, Somerset, could remain operational until 2030 if EDF Energy’s latest application is approved by Somerset Council. Originally granted … Read More