Bridgwater Library Faces Extensive Roof Repairs 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
Swindon Borough Council spends £440,000 guarding an unused road 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
M5 Overnight Closures for Resurfacing Work 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
Preserving Europe's Oldest Residential Street with National Lottery Funding 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
Proposed Plans for Water Sports Lake, Art Gallery Repairs, and Window Replacements in Somerset Tuesday, May 21, 2024 somerset planning water sports art gallery repairs mendip activity centre victoria art gallery curo window replacement proposals local councils A series of proposals have been set in motion for significant changes in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. Among these initiatives, the Mendip Activity Centre is looking to construct a new lake for … Read More
Popular Somerset Beauty Spot Road Closure for Essential Repairs Wednesday, January 10, 2024 somerset beauty spot road closure repairs cothelstone road diversion quantock hills bishop's lydeard roadworks somerset council A vital road through the scenic Somerset beauty spot is set to undergo a ten-week closure for crucial repairs. Cothelstone Road, known for traversing the Quantock Hills national landscape, will be inaccessible starting from … Read More