Somerset Tops South West for Road Deaths in 2024 Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset roaddeaths roadsafety rospa casualties ruralroads motorcyclists pedestrians speedlimits trafficfatalities New data from the Department for Transport reveals that Somerset recorded one of the highest numbers of road deaths in the South West during 2024, underscoring the region’s pressing road safety challenges. In total, 1,602 … Read More
‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset burnham berrow cycling pedestrians safety infrastructure greenway congestion council A coastal road described as “scary” and “dangerous” in Somerset is poised for significant safety enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of Somerset Council’s broader infrastructure plans. The Burnham and … Read More
Plans Advance for Safer Crossing at Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury wirralpark crossing safety pedestrians cyclists infrastructure somerset campaign feasibility Central government funding could soon support the creation of a safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked locations—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This key junction … Read More
Hopes for Safer Crossing Near Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury crossing safety traffic pedestrians cycling infrastructure council campaign funding Central government funding may soon pave the way for a new, safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked spots—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This crucial junction … Read More
Pedestrian Safety at Risk as Crossings and Footpaths Fall Into Disrepair in Glastonbury Wednesday, August 6, 2025 glastonbury pedestrians safety footpaths highways vegetation maintenance crossing infrastructure flooding Glastonbury councillors have voiced urgent concerns over dangerous conditions on local footpaths and pedestrian crossings, which pose serious risks to residents, particularly the elderly and families with young children. At … Read More
Town Locals Mark Fourth Anniversary of Somerset Sinkhole with Festive Celebration Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sinkhole somerset castlecary roadclosure community infrastructure pedestrians wheelchairaccess somersetcouncil repair Residents of Castle Cary, Somerset, turned an ongoing inconvenience into a lighthearted community event by celebrating the fourth birthday of a persistent sinkhole on Station Road. The sunken road, which has kept the area … Read More