£510,000 Investment in Rural Mobility Hub for Somerset Levels Sunday, June 9, 2024 somerset mobility hub transportation trial funding rural bus services digital In response to a request from the Department for Transport (DfT) under the government’s ‘bus back better’ initiative, Somerset County Council has allocated up to £510,000 for the construction of a … Read More
Bristol Airport's Parking Costs Spark Controversy Sunday, April 7, 2024 bristol airport parking uk airports cinch transportation parking costs travel airport parking public transport parking fees rewards program A recent report by car dealer Cinch has placed Bristol Airport in the spotlight as one of the most expensive airports in the UK when it comes to week-long parking. The study, which analyzed parking costs from May 25 to June 1 … Read More
Portishead to Bristol Rail Line Nears Final Approval Tuesday, January 9, 2024 portishead bristol rail approval government project somerset infrastructure transportation development The long-awaited Portishead to Bristol rail project is approaching the final stage of approval, with plans for the Full Business Case set to be decided in a forthcoming Full Council meeting on January 9. This project, part of … Read More
A Bright Future for Somerset's Rail Network Friday, December 29, 2023 somerset rail network stations services development transportation infrastructure future improvements Somerset’s railway network has endured decades of decline after enduring major cuts in the 1960s. However, the future is now looking promising, with plans for a series of new stations and service improvements set to … Read More
Plans Revealed for 1,700 Home Site Next to Gravity Smart Campus Monday, December 4, 2023 development homes campus community investment jobs sustainable transportation consultation woolavington Proposals have been unveiled for a development in Woolavington that includes a primary school, local center, play areas, and 1,700 homes. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley is seeking land allocation for the project, emphasizing … Read More
Age UK calls for restoration of vital bus routes in Somerset Tuesday, November 28, 2023 somerset bus routes age uk transportation funding isolation community public transport government support social impact Age UK has called for the reinstatement of local bus routes in Somerset that have been deemed ‘indispensable’ but were discontinued after losing local government support. The charity, known for its advocacy on … Read More