Vibrant Somerset Town Celebrates Reversal of Parking Charges Friday, April 24, 2026 nailsea parking somerset northsomerset towncouncil economy visitorexperience carpark localbusiness community North Somerset Council has reversed part of its controversial parking charge policy for the Station Road Car Park in Nailsea, much to the relief of local residents and businesses. Parking charges introduced last June sparked … Read More
Council Court Battle Over Parking Charges Deemed ‘Scandalous Waste of Public Money’ Thursday, April 9, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset legalbattle towncouncil charges businesses judicialreview footfall publicmoney A legal dispute has emerged between Clevedon Town Council and North Somerset Council over the newly proposed on-street parking charges. The town council has launched a judicial review in an effort to halt the introduction of … Read More
20mph Speed Limit Proposed for Taunton Town Centre Thursday, April 2, 2026 taunton speedlimit trafficsafety gardentown cycling pedestrians towncouncil somerset transport urbanplanning Taunton town centre may soon see the introduction of a 20mph speed limit, aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposal emerged during the annual town meeting held at the Brewhouse Theatre on March 24, … Read More
Bridgwater Street Party Postponed Due to Ongoing Roadworks Delays Sunday, September 21, 2025 bridgwater roadworks celebrationmile somersetcouncil streetparty delays infrastructure localbusinesses towncouncil urbanrenewal The much-anticipated street party in Bridgwater, originally planned to celebrate the completion of the town’s ‘Celebration Mile’ roadworks, has been postponed for six months. The delay comes as Somerset … Read More
Cheese and Grain Partners with Council to Enhance Frome’s Public Toilets Saturday, August 2, 2025 frome cheeseandgrain toilets publicfacilities changingplaces community accessibility towncouncil riverside events Frome Town Council is partnering with the Cheese and Grain venue to improve public toilet facilities in the town centre. As the Market Yard toilets near the end of their usability, the council will fund the Cheese and Grain … Read More
Independent Taunton Urges Community Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton highstreet independent business closure economy towncouncil promotion pedestrianisation community A Taunton businesswoman has issued an urgent call to support independent shops amid a wave of closures impacting the town this year. Susie, co-owner of the local gift shop Rocket and Bird, shared her concerns with over 6,200 … Read More