Frome Councillor Calls for Fair Share of £13.1m Funding to Fix Unreliable Bus Services Wednesday, January 21, 2026 frome somerset buses publictransport funding councillor accessibility transportpolicy government infrastructure sport A Frome councillor has called on Somerset Council to ensure that a portion of a recent £13.1 million government funding boost is dedicated to tackling the “unreliable” bus services affecting the town. The Department for … Read More
Somerset’s Road Network Ranked Among the Best Maintained in the UK Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure localgovernment funding preventativecare transportpolicy roadsafety sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained across mainland UK, according to a recently published league table by the Department for Transport (DfT). Amid a £1.5 billion investment in the South … Read More
Major Bus Service Changes Implemented Across North Somerset Sunday, June 1, 2025 buschanges northsomerset firstbus publictransport routeupdate timetable communityfeedback westonsupermare nailseaschool transportpolicy sport Significant changes have been made to bus services in North Somerset following a collaborative review by First Bus and North Somerset Council earlier this year. This review assessed passenger usage and community needs to … Read More
Early Morning Taunton Bus Route Reinstated After Community Campaign Thursday, May 22, 2025 taunton busservice somerset publictransport campaign firstbus somersetcouncil libdem commute transportpolicy sport A crucial early morning bus service in Taunton will be reinstated from Sunday, June 2, thanks to determined efforts by local campaigners and support from Somerset Council. The 6.22am route, running from Wellsprings and … Read More