Somerset Poised to Compete for £165m Transport Fund to Boost New Housing Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset transport funding housing infrastructure m5 a303 development government nationalhighways Somerset stands to benefit from a newly launched £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating housing developments alongside key road networks in England. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its third Road … Read More
Somerset Eyes Share of £165m Transport Fund to Boost Housing Development Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset housing transport infrastructure m5 a303 development funding nationalhighways ris3 Somerset stands to gain from a £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating new housing developments situated near England’s key roads. Although the Department for Transport’s third road investment strategy (RIS3), … Read More
1,700 New Homes Approved for Frome Amid Local Opposition Sunday, April 12, 2026 frome housing development sustainability planning affordablehousing infrastructure localgovernment environment transport Frome is set to welcome 1,700 new homes over the next 15 years following the central government’s approval of the Selwood Garden Community (SGC) development. The project, which has drawn fierce criticism from local … Read More
Parking on Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile to be Restored Within Eight Weeks Friday, April 10, 2026 bridgwater somerset parking celebrationmile salmonparade infrastructure petition council transport congestion Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within eight weeks. The removal of parking in this area — near the former Bridgwater community … Read More
Parking on Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Set to Return Within Eight Weeks Friday, April 10, 2026 bridgwater parking council somerset salmonparade celebrationmile transport congestion petsition roadworks Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within the next eight weeks. The removal of these spaces, initially part of a £9 million … Read More
M5 Traffic Standstill in Somerset Due to Fire Causing Four-Mile Tailback Wednesday, April 8, 2026 m5 somerset traffic fire tailback queue emergency motorway delays transport A significant fire on the M5 motorway in Somerset has brought traffic to a complete halt, resulting in a tailback stretching four miles. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, but the fire caused major disruption … Read More