Somerset Council Racing Against Time to Secure Funds for Pothole 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
Millions at Stake for Somerset's Pothole Repairs 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
Somerset Struggles: Storm Bert Causes Severe Flooding on County Roads Monday, November 25, 2024 somerset storm bert flooding roads drivers caution warnings authorities damage residents Residents of Somerset woke up to a watery nightmare this morning as Storm Bert wreaked havoc on the county, causing severe flooding on the roads. The local authorities have issued warnings to drivers to be extra cautious … Read More
Bath Council Prepares to Close Roads for New LTNs Thursday, October 31, 2024 bath council roads ltns liveable neighbourhoods traffic changes safety consultation The Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to begin work on closing more roads in Bath to through traffic starting November 1, as part of its program to implement liveable neighborhoods. The planned changes will include … Read More
Residents of Somerset Brace for More Rain and Persistent Flooding Wednesday, October 9, 2024 somerset rain flooding rescue weather warnings roads properties met office showers Somerset has been inundated by heavy rain, causing widespread flooding across the region. With consecutive days of downpours, residents have been prompted to take precautions against the rising water levels that have affected … Read More
Somerset's roads receive minimal impact from extra funding Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset funding roads hs2 government repairs infrastructure dft council allocation Somerset Council has expressed that the additional £3.5m in funding from the cancellation of the HS2 rail link will only have a “minimal” impact on the county’s roads. This comes after Transport Secretary … Read More