Somerset Council Invests Over £5.8 Million to Upgrade Street Lights to Energy-Saving LEDs Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset council led lighting energysavings infrastructure budget streetlights efficiency upgrades Somerset Council is making a substantial investment of more than £5.8 million to convert its existing street lights to energy-efficient LED technology. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the council’s annual energy … Read More
NHS League Table Success Won’t Accelerate Somerset Hospital Upgrades Tuesday, September 23, 2025 nhs somerset hospitals healthcare musgrove maternity leaguetables trusts upgrades integratedcare Somerset’s impressive performance in the newly released NHS league tables will not speed up hospital upgrades, the health minister has confirmed. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced these league tables … Read More
Town Centre Road in Chard Closed for Two Months for Major Gas Pipe Upgrades Friday, August 8, 2025 chard gas upgrades roadclosure somerset utilities infrastructure safety hydrogen energy A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. … Read More
Major A38 Upgrades Planned Between Highbridge and Bristol Airport Await Final Approval Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a38 somerset northsomerset edithmead dunball infrastructure transport funding upgrades roundabout A series of significant upgrades to the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport have been confirmed following central government funding approval, though no official start date has been set. Somerset Council, in … Read More
First Look at Stunning South West Beach Plans for Communal Sauna Sunday, June 8, 2025 sauna wellness southbourne community finland beach dorset sobo sauna-culture upgrades Exciting plans have been submitted for a new communal sauna on Southbourne Promenade, set to become a vibrant wellness hub for the local community. The project is a collaboration between Dorset-based company The Saltwater … Read More
Traffic Signal Upgrades to Cause Delays in Taunton Saturday, March 22, 2025 taunton traffic upgrades signals delays council buses junctions lane technology Motorists in Taunton will face delays over the coming months as the town’s key traffic signals are set to undergo upgrades. The Somerset Council’s bus service improvement plan is driving the changes in a bid to … Read More