Construction has begun on a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Ascot Drive, a busy connector road in north-east Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists. Ascot Drive serves …
Somerset is set to welcome up to 580 new council homes by April 2030, marking a significant investment in affordable housing. This initiative, outlined in Somerset Council and Homes in Somerset’s new housing development …
Somerset Council and central government have engaged in “frank but constructive” discussions about delivering vital infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 Wellington Road …
Taunton town council is exploring the possibility of introducing a 20mph speed limit across parts—or potentially all—of the town centre to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. At the recent annual town meeting held at …
A Glastonbury councillor has urged Somerset Council to declare a “state of emergency” due to the escalating number of people living in vans, caravans, and motorhomes on the town’s roadside. As of February 25, the latest …
Somerset Council has confirmed plans to design and build a new classroom at Trinity Church of England First School in Frome, with costs nearing £911,000. Located on Nunney Road, the school is currently operating beyond its …
Somerset Council has confirmed that Taunton will not see a new secondary school until at least 2030, despite ongoing housing developments increasing local demand. The council’s planning committee recently approved plans for …
Somerset Council is set to launch a trial aimed at accelerating bus journey times through Taunton town centre. This initiative is part of the council’s commitment to improving public transport reliability and encouraging more …
Bridgwater railway station has lacked a usable bus stop for several years due to a layout issue, and there is currently no confirmed start date for the small but significant fix needed to allow buses to access the site …
Twenty-four newly constructed affordable homes in the village of Martock, situated near the A303, have remained vacant for nearly a year due to unresolved legal issues between the developers and Somerset Council. Stonewater …
Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected green wedge near Taunton remain under consideration, despite recent council votes against altering the area’s protected status. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, approved in 2012, …
Plans to build up to 125 homes on a protected ‘green wedge’ near Taunton remain under consideration despite recent council opposition to boundary changes. The Taunton Deane Core Strategy, endorsed in 2012, established nine …
Taunton has unveiled its long-awaited ‘park and bus’ facility, designed to serve the growing Orchard Grove development on the A38. This new transport hub encourages residents to leave their cars behind and use efficient bus …
Somerset Council is seeking public input on plans to transform Touches Lane, a quiet residential road near Chard Reservoir, into a ‘green lane’ aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. As part of …
The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’—officially known as the Celebration Mile project—have been widely criticized for their negative impact on local businesses, culminating in the imminent closure of the unique …