Future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Uncertain After Year of Roadworks Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile somerset infrastructure cycling pedestrians regeneration transport localgovernment controversy The future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile remains uncertain following nearly a year of extensive roadworks. The walking and cycling route, set to connect Bridgwater railway station to the Northgate Docks, is part of a £9 … Read More
Frome’s Safer School Streets Scheme Made Permanent for Lasting Child Safety Tuesday, November 4, 2025 frome school traffic safety cycling pedestrians community transport somerset roads Frome schoolchildren will benefit from safer journeys to and from school indefinitely, following the decision to make the Safer School Streets scheme permanent. Since its launch in April 2024, the initiative has transformed … Read More
Cyclists Urge Somerset Council to Preserve Bridgwater’s Controversial Celebration Mile Monday, October 27, 2025 cycling bridgwater celebrationmile somerset infrastructure cyclists pedestrians traffic urbanplanning regeneration Cycling advocates in Bridgwater are urging Somerset Council to resist making any immediate alterations to the newly installed Celebration Mile road layout, suggesting that the scheme be given five to ten years to demonstrate … Read More
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
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