Winifred’s Lane Closure in Bath to Remain Despite Rising Traffic Concerns Thursday, February 26, 2026 winifredslane bath traffic liveableneighbourhoods closure scrutiny council pedestriansafety community transportation sport The decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane in Bath has been upheld following a council scrutiny panel vote that dismissed calls to reopen the road. This move comes despite warnings from residents who claim the closure … Read More
Proposed Changes to A361 After Multiple Fatalities Tuesday, February 24, 2026 a361 somerset roadsafety speedlimit frome traffic transportation collisions council consultation sport Somerset Council has announced plans to reduce the speed limit on the A361 Frome bypass after five fatal collisions occurred there in the past five years. The council is proposing to lower the current 60mph limit to 50mph and … Read More
Council Explored Electric Bicycle Patrols for Bath Traffic Wardens but Found Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 bath parking enforcement electricbicycles council trafficwardens residentsparking technology sustainability transportation sport Bath and North East Somerset Council considered deploying traffic wardens on electric bicycles to patrol Bath, aiming to enhance enforcement efficiency and reduce costs. Currently, parking enforcement officers use cars and … Read More
Partial Closure of M5 Slip Road Following Crash Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 sliproad crash traffic closure delays emergency transportation accident congestion sport A crash on the M5 has led to a partial closure of one of its slip roads, causing significant traffic slowdowns in the area. Drivers are advised to expect delays and to plan their journeys accordingly. Emergency services are …
Hinkley Point C Park-and-Ride Near Wedding Venue May Stay Open Until 2030 Sunday, January 18, 2026 hinkleypointc parkandride edfenergy somerset construction workforce infrastructure planning transportation nuclear sport A park-and-ride facility near the popular Quantock Lakes wedding venue in Nether Stowey, Somerset, could remain operational until 2030 if EDF Energy’s latest application is approved by Somerset Council. Originally granted … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Prime Minister Meeting on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project Monday, January 12, 2026 tidallagoon renewableenergy somerset infrastructure cleanenergy hinkleypoint economicdevelopment solarenergy transportation government sport Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has formally requested a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss an ambitious tidal lagoon project in her constituency. The £11 billion … Read More