Hundreds of Homes in Taunton to Benefit from £6 Million Flood Defence Scheme Tuesday, October 7, 2025 flooding taunton somerset rivertone flooddefences climatechange regeneration environment protection infrastructure Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has announced a £6 million flood protection project aimed at safeguarding homes, businesses, and key infrastructure in Taunton. The scheme will bolster flood … Read More
New Taunton Footbridge Installation Delayed Until 2026 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 taunton footbridge rivertone somerset cycling infrastructure governmentfunding construction regeneration community Somerset Council has confirmed that the installation of a new footbridge in Taunton town centre will be postponed until early 2026. The approved project, initially planned for summer 2025, aims to replace the existing narrow … Read More
Somerset Swimming Spot Undergoes Clean-Up Following Water Quality Warning Friday, May 16, 2025 somerset rivertone bathingwater waterquality environmentagency pollution swimmingsafety publichealth cleanup designation Efforts are underway to restore the River Tone in Taunton, Somerset, after recent tests revealed the water quality falls below recommended hygiene standards. Designated as a “bathing water” last year alongside … Read More