M5 in Somerset to Close Overnight for Essential Repairs Over Two Weeks Wednesday, February 11, 2026 m5 somerset highways repairs drainage closures traffic nationalhighways wellington junction26 Sections of the M5 motorway in Somerset will undergo overnight closures for nearly two weeks this February as part of vital drainage improvements. The motorway will be fully closed between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction … Read More
Car-Free Route Linking Taunton and Wellington Set to Begin Construction by 2028 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 greenway cycling walking somerset infrastructure taunton wellington activetravel funding community A new car-free route connecting Taunton and Wellington, two of Somerset’s largest towns, is poised to begin construction by 2028, pending sufficient funding. The ambitious project aims to provide pedestrians and cyclists with … Read More
Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss New Taunton-Wellington Cycle Route Wednesday, January 14, 2026 cycling walking infrastructure somerset greenway taunton wellington activetravel community transport A public meeting is set to take place later this month to discuss ambitious plans for an off-road cycle and pedestrian route connecting Taunton and Wellington. The initiative, spearheaded by the Grand Western Greenway … Read More
Five Regeneration Projects Set to Transform Somerset in 2026 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 somerset regeneration bridgwater yeovil wellington levellingup towndeal infrastructure development culture The term ‘regeneration’ has carried significant weight in Somerset over the past decade, reflecting extensive efforts to revitalize the county’s towns and improve quality of life. Hundreds of millions of pounds in … Read More
Characterful Village of Oake Gains Greater Control Over Future Housing Through Approved Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan housing somerset development village planning taunton wellington greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, nestled between Taunton and Wellington, has taken a significant step in shaping its future housing landscape with the recent approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. After years of collaborative … Read More
Characterful Village Between Taunton and Wellington Gains Control Over Future Housing with New Neighbourhood Plan Thursday, January 1, 2026 oake neighbourhoodplan somerset housing development planning taunton wellington village greenspaces The picturesque village of Oake, situated between Taunton and Wellington in Somerset, has secured greater influence over future housing development through the approval of its Neighbourhood Plan. Nestled between the A38 and … Read More