Traffic report reveals dangerous speeds up to 100mph in Bridgwater, raising concerns about road safety. Extreme Speeds Recorded on Bridgwater Roads Spark Safety Concerns Okay, so I saw a traffic report covering December 2024 to February 2025. It shows speeding locations and traffic patterns, as well as vehicle speeds. The report flags potential safety problems.…
Local businesses fear new parking fees will negatively affect shoppers and Bridgwater’s economy. Concerns extend to residents too. Bridgwater Business Group Troubled by Potential Parking Rule Changes A group of 200+ members voiced serious concerns. They think changes will hurt locals, and that businesses, residents, and visitors will suffer if the council enacts new parking…
Somerset Film will create and show a film. It will celebrate Bridgwater. Residents can share stories and favorite things. Bridgwater Film Celebrates Town and Community’s Unique Spirit Somerset Film will capture Bridgwater’s spirit. They plan to show it on the big screen. Deb Richardson is the creative director there. She said they will tell a…
Bridgwater’s mayor slams Somerset Council’s new parking plans, calling them greedy and harmful to the night economy. Somerset Council Parking Changes Draw Ire of Bridgwater Mayor The local council plans changes for 200 car parks. They will add charges in free parking areas, and overnight fees will apply everywhere in the county. Sunday charges will…
£6.2m will enhance Bridgwater buses, subsidize fares, and examine a new transport hub, sans extensive roadworks. Bridgwater Enhances Bus Network Without Major Road Disruptions The council updated its bus plan and secured £6.2m from the government to improve bus services. Infrastructure updates are also planned, along with subsidized fares. Bridgwater may get a new transport…
Report reveals the areas in Bridgwater most affected by violent and sexual crimes throughout 2024. Bridgwater Crime Hotspots Areas Revealed in New Report Okay, so get this. Almost 600 violent and sexual crimes happened near the docks. This area stretches to Blake Gardens. It’s just one specific spot. The east part of town saw over…
Cornhill One Ltd proposes building eight apartments, reducing height to minimize impact in Bridgwater town centre. Apartments Planned Behind Bridgwater Post Office Building The land behind 27-28 Cornhill had a £265,000 price tag. Tom Marsden, of Cornhill One Ltd, now seeks planning approval. He considered two options for the site’s use. One was a large…
Businesses are struggling due to roadworks. A councillor seeks financial aid from Somerset Council for them. Roadwork Disruption Spurs Calls For Business Support in Bridgwater A councillor wants Somerset Council to pay businesses. Roadworks hurt their trade recently. Bridgwater has many road projects right now. This includes the Celebration Mile and Dunball roundabout. There’s also…
Buses struggle to access Bridgwater station. A councillor calls for action to fix the issues with bus access Bridgwater Bus Access Must Improve, Council Urged to Act Quickly Somerset Council needs to fix bus access. The buses struggle to reach Bridgwater station. Improvements happened in 2019, with funding from several groups. The current layout, including…
Councillor requests support for businesses struggling due to Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile roadworks amid disruptions. Councillor Seeks Aid for Businesses Hit by Celebration Mile Work Bridgwater has many roadworks right now. They are building the Celebration Mile downtown. They are upgrading the Dunball roundabout too. The A39 has issues toward the Gravity site. A local councillor,…