Transforming Bath’s Transport: Scholars’ Way Project Paves the Way for Safer, Greener Travel Monday, September 1, 2025 bath transport cycling walking wheeling infrastructure active-travel sustainability schools public-transport sport The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council, has committed nearly £5.4 million to the Scholars’ Way Scheme, a transformative project focused on enhancing walking, … Read More
MP Rachel Gilmour Demands Urgent Improvements to Failing Bus Routes Monday, September 1, 2025 bus transport firstbus mp tiverton minehead accessibility publictransport complaints government sport Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has announced a forthcoming meeting with First Bus officials to address ongoing issues with the Number 25 and Number 28 bus routes. This action follows hundreds of complaints from … Read More
Autistic Teen Faces Educational Exclusion After Somerset Council Changes Transport Support Monday, September 1, 2025 autism education transport send disability somerset accessibility council advocacy inclusion Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school … Read More
Council Urges Residents to Stop Painting St George’s Cross Over Road Markings Thursday, August 28, 2025 northsomerset council stgeorgescross roadsafety civicpride highways legal community yatton transport North Somerset Council has issued a clear warning to residents: stop painting the St George’s Cross over road markings. While the council recognizes and values civic pride, it emphasizes that such expressions must be done … Read More
No Immediate Plans to Improve Busy A303 Eagle Tavern Junction Thursday, August 28, 2025 a303 somerset junction nationalhighways transport congestion infrastructure safety peninsulatransport roads sport National Highways has confirmed there are no current plans to upgrade the busy Eagle Tavern junction on the A303 in Somerset. Located on a single-carriageway stretch between Ilminster and the Devon border, this staggered … Read More
M5 Link Road to Reopen Nearly a Month Early, Bringing Relief to Drivers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 m5 somerset infrastructure transport roadworks construction rubblization sustainability junction26 highways Somerset Council has confirmed the early reopening of Junction 26 on the M5 motorway and the A38 Chelston Link Road, delighting drivers who faced months of disruption. The major infrastructure project, originally scheduled to … Read More