Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … Read More
Disabled Nurse Faces Barriers Due to New Somerset Parking Restrictions Friday, November 7, 2025 somerset accessibility disability parking heightbarriers somersetcouncil wheelchair mobility taunton disableddrivers A disabled nurse in Somerset is facing significant challenges accessing public car parks following the installation of new height barriers. Chloë Hammond, 34, who uses a wheelchair and drives a specialised van equipped to … Read More
Future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Uncertain After Year-Long Roadworks Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile somersetcouncil roadworks regeneration cycling pedestrian transport infrastructure funding The future of Bridgwater’s much-anticipated Celebration Mile remains uncertain following nearly a year of extensive roadworks. The project, led by contractor Taylor Woodrow and backed by a £9 million … Read More
Playing Fields at Holyrood Academy to Make Way for New Primary School in Chard Tuesday, October 21, 2025 chard education housing primaryschool development playingfields somersetcouncil infrastructure expansion community Somerset Council has confirmed that Holyrood Academy is “highly likely” to lose some of its playing fields to accommodate a new primary school in Chard. The decision comes as part of the extensive development … Read More
Plan to Stop Floods as £6 Million River Tone Defences Get Approval Wednesday, October 15, 2025 flooding defences rivertone taunton somersetcouncil environmentagency infrastructure regeneration concrete protection A significant £6 million flood defence scheme has been approved to protect homes, schools, and businesses along the River Tone in Taunton from future flooding events. This project involves constructing reinforced concrete … Read More
Plan to Stop Floods as £6 Million River Tone Defences Approved Wednesday, October 15, 2025 floods flooddefence taunton rivertone infrastructure somersetcouncil environmentagency regeneration construction protection A £6 million flood defence project has been approved to shield homes, schools, and businesses along the River Tone from future flooding. Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, will install reinforced … Read More