Repairs

Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council funding potholes repairs deadline roads infrastructure department for transport funding allocation

Somerset Council is facing a race against time to secure around £3m in funding for fixing potholes before a looming deadline. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local authorities in the South West, … Read More

Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset funding potholes repairs roads deadline government council infrastructure maintenance

Somerset Council is at risk of missing out on approximately £3 million in funding to fix potholes if it fails to report the number of repairs already completed to the government. The Transport Secretary’s announcement … Read More

Friday, March 28, 2025 bridgwater library somerset council repairs roof leaks maintenance infrastructure renovation funding

Somerset Council has earmarked over £600,000 for much-needed repairs at Bridgwater Library, which has been plagued by numerous roof leaks. The library, a grade two listed building situated near the River Parrett, has suffered … Read More

Monday, March 10, 2025 swindon council road guarding construction repairs housing contractor administrator dispute

The Swindon Borough Council is set to pay a contractor £440,000 to provide round-the-clock guarding for the Southern Connector Road, which extends from South Marston to just north of the Commonhead Roundabout, over the next … Read More

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 m5 overnight closures resurfacing national highways repairs diversion traffic motorway maintenance

The M5 will undergo overnight closures in both directions this week as part of National Highways' resurfacing scheme. The closure will be in effect southbound on Wednesday and Thursday nights, followed by a northbound closure … Read More

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 vicars’ close wells national lottery heritage preservation conservation funding historic repairs wells cathedral

Vicars’ Close in Wells, Europe’s oldest uniquely residential street, is set to undergo significant preservation efforts thanks to a £4.4 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The funding, announced on … Read More