Temporary Traffic Lights Near Somerset Sinkhole Cost More Than Road Repair Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sinkhole trafficlights somerset roadrepair infrastructure localgovernment castlecary publicsafety roadworks somersetcouncil Somerset Council has revealed that the expenses incurred from maintaining temporary traffic lights around a persistent sinkhole have surpassed what it would have cost to repair the road itself. The issues first appeared in … Read More
Home Bargains to Create Over 100 Jobs with New Frome Store Approval Wednesday, November 19, 2025 homebargains frome jobs retaildevelopment keyfordmeadows somersetcouncil planningapproval affordableshopping trafficconcerns localeconomy Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, bringing more than 100 local job opportunities following planning approval by Somerset Council. This development is part of the wider Keyford Meadows site, situated near … Read More
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