New Cycle Route Connects 765 Homes Development in Yeovil Thursday, April 10, 2025 yeovil cycle route walking development infrastructure active travel housing abbey manor group somerset council lcwip The Abbey Manor Group has obtained outline planning permission to construct the Up Mudford extension, a 765-home development with local facilities in Yeovil’s north-eastern edge. As part of this development, several walking … Read More
Boost for Taunton Town Centre Flood Defences Wednesday, April 9, 2025 taunton flood defences funding housing developments infrastructure somerset council environment agency river tone cil strategic projects Key upgrades to Taunton’s flood defences are set to proceed following the securing of funding from local housing developments. The funding, totaling up to £860,000, will allow the completion of detailed designs for the … Read More
Sunday Bus Service Returns to Yeovil after More Than a Decade Wednesday, April 9, 2025 yeovil somerset bus service sunday mp public transport somerset council transport bristol somerset bus partnership Yeovil, Somerset, rejoices as it sees the reintroduction of a Sunday bus service after a gap of more than 10 years. The 376 bus route, connecting Yeovil with Bristol, was launched amid celebrations at Yeovil Bus Station on … Read More
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
Regeneration Delays for Historic Tonedale Mill and Tone Works Sunday, December 1, 2024 regeneration tonedale mill tone works somerset council historic fox brothers woollen worsted manufacturing levelling up fund The regeneration of the famous Tonedale Mill in Wellington, Somerset, might encounter delays as the Somerset Council considers requesting an extension from the government. The council secured nearly £20m in November 2023 in … Read More
Somerset Coastal Festival Introduces Two New Marathons Tuesday, August 20, 2024 somerset festival coastline marathon ultra-marathon tourism events outdoor somerset council edf energy The Somerset and Exmoor Coastal Festival recently returned for its second year, offering a diverse range of activities designed to showcase the county’s stunning coastline. With the aim of boosting tourism and … Read More