Parents Outraged as Council Closes Playground for Entire Summer Holiday Tuesday, August 5, 2025 playground closure summer safety council bath children parents upgrade parks In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last … Read More
Road Closures and Diversions for Musgrove Park Hospital Power Upgrade Tuesday, July 22, 2025 musgrove power upgrade electricity taunton roadclosures nationalgrid hospitals infrastructure traffic A significant upgrade to the electricity supply network serving Musgrove Park Hospital is set to commence in early August, bringing months of traffic disruptions to Taunton. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will … Read More
Somerset Village High Street to Close for Footpath Upgrade During Summer Holidays Monday, July 21, 2025 chewmagna highstreet footpath somerset construction footway safety transport pedestrian upgrade High Street in the Somerset village of Chew Magna is scheduled to close for more than four weeks this summer as Bath & North East Somerset Council undertakes a significant footpath upgrade. The project aims to enhance … Read More
No Start Date Yet for £4.9m Bridgwater Carnival Facilities Upgrade Sunday, July 20, 2025 bridgwater carnival somerset construction upgrade funding towndeal facilities community council Nearly two months after awarding the contract, no start date has been set for the £4.9 million upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival’s facilities. The project is a key part of the £23.6 million Bridgwater Town Deal, funded by … Read More
No Start Date Announced for £4.9m Upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival Facilities Sunday, July 20, 2025 bridgwater carnival upgrade somerset construction funding infrastructure contract towndeal regeneration Nearly two months after awarding a £4.9 million contract for upgrading Bridgwater Carnival’s facilities, no official start date has been set. The project forms part of the broader £23.6 million Bridgwater town deal, … Read More
Taunton Gas Upgrade Accelerates Roadworks to Improve Traffic and Secure Energy Future Tuesday, July 8, 2025 infrastructure gas taunton utilities upgrade pipeline traffic energy wales somerset Wales & West Utilities is replacing over 1,750 metres of aging gas pipelines in Taunton to modernize the town’s energy network and alleviate traffic congestion. The vital infrastructure project started in late March, … Read More