Efforts Underway to Reopen Riverside Footpath in Taunton Town Centre Wednesday, June 26, 2024 taunton riverside footpath town council reopening river tone rights of way somerset council community residents The Taunton Town Council is making strides to reopen a vital footpath that runs along the River Tone through the town center. This footpath used to serve as a direct link from the Riverain Lodge retirement complex to key … Read More
Yeovil Bus Station Toilets Set to Close, Sparking Concern Among Residents Saturday, March 30, 2024 yeovil bus station toilets closure residents vulnerable concern maintenance somerset council budget Yeovil’s bus station is set to close its public toilets as a result of the significant annual maintenance cost of £70,000. Somerset Council, the funding source, withdrew its support leading to the announcement of the … Read More
Plans for Faith Room and Breastfeeding Facilities in £907,000 Somerset Police Station Upgrade Thursday, February 29, 2024 somerset police station upgrade faith breastfeeding facilities somerset council chard refurbishment Part of the proposed £907,000 upgrade to a Somerset police station includes the addition of a faith room and breastfeeding facilities. Avon and Somerset Constabulary have submitted plans to revamp the Chard police station, … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Faces Cuts to Public Facilities and Safety Barriers Sunday, February 25, 2024 bridgwater carnival somerset council funding public facilities safety barriers local businesses visitors economic impact community engagement The highly-anticipated Bridgwater Carnival is facing a setback this year as Somerset Council has decided to withdraw funding for public facilities and safety barriers, leaving organizers and attendees disappointed. … 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
Taunton Public Toilets Need £140,000 Repair, Council Admits Friday, January 5, 2024 taunton public toilets council paul street somerset council refurbishment antisocial behavior maintenance taunton town council community The Somerset Council has acknowledged that it could cost up to £140,000 to refurbish seven public toilets in Taunton to a satisfactory standard. Situated on Paul Street, outside Taunton Library, these facilities have been a … Read More