Limited Benefits Seen in Proposed Upgrade to Bridgwater’s Cross Rifles Roundabout Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater roundabout infrastructure traffic somersetcouncil crossrifles transport congestion levellingup highways A planned major upgrade to one of Bridgwater’s busiest junctions, the Cross Rifles roundabout, has been cancelled due to concerns over limited traffic benefits and substantial disruption, a senior Somerset councillor … Read More
Five Regeneration Projects Set to Transform Somerset in 2026 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 somerset regeneration bridgwater yeovil wellington levellingup towndeal infrastructure development culture The term ‘regeneration’ has carried significant weight in Somerset over the past decade, reflecting extensive efforts to revitalize the county’s towns and improve quality of life. Hundreds of millions of pounds in … Read More
Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Tropicana Set for Major Transformation into a National Cultural Venue Friday, October 31, 2025 tropicana weston-super-mare levellingup renovation culturalvenue seafront arts entertainment regeneration sustainability Work has officially commenced to transform Weston-super-Mare’s beloved Tropicana into a “nationally significant” destination for culture, arts, and entertainment. Following a successful bid for Levelling Up funding in 2023, … Read More
Derelict Glastonbury Bank Transformed into Vibrant Health and Wellbeing Hub Wednesday, October 22, 2025 glastonbury wellbeing health community hub nhs levellingup stdunstans regeneration publichealth A once-derelict former bank building in Glastonbury has been revitalized and reopened today as a modern Health and Wellbeing Hub, providing a much-needed centre for holistic care. St Dunstan’s House, a Grade II listed … Read More
Bridgwater Roundabout Upgrade Nears Completion Amidst Ongoing Road Closures Thursday, September 11, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout somerset infrastructure roadworks traffic m5 construction levellingup Bridgwater motorists face further evening and overnight road closures over the coming two months as the significant upgrade of the Dunball roundabout approaches completion. Since November 2024, Somerset Council and contractor … Read More