Start Date Set for £4 Million Roundabout Construction Near Wells Tuesday, April 28, 2026 roundabout whitnellcorner wells roadworks road safety somersetcouncil collisions construction traffic infrastructure The long-awaited construction of a £4 million roundabout at Whitnell Corner near Wells is set to begin on Monday, June 15. This crucial junction, located near West Horrington where the B3135 meets the B3139 Bath Road just … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Toucan Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater ascotdrive toucancrossing cycling pedestrians roadworks somersetcouncil infrastructure transport disruption 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 … Read More
Somerset to Deliver 580 New Council Homes by 2030, Though Benefits Unevenly Distributed Wednesday, April 22, 2026 somerset housing councilhomes affordablehousing socialhousing development somersetcouncil homesinsomerset ruralhousing urbanplanning 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 … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Huge Development Site Could Take Years to Complete Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing infrastructure healthhub secondaryschool somersetcouncil development planning government 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 … Read More
20mph Speed Limit Considered for Taunton Town Centre to Enhance Safety Thursday, April 2, 2026 taunton speedlimit roadsafety pedestrians cyclists trafficdata gardentown somersetcouncil urbanplanning communitysafety 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 … Read More
Calls Grow to Declare ‘State of Emergency’ Over Van-Dwellers in Glastonbury Wednesday, April 1, 2026 glastonbury van-dwellers somersetcouncil travellers accommodation homelessness emergency gypsies transit-sites community 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 … Read More