Free parking could end across West Somerset towns. New fees aim to address a £66 million budget shortfall. West Somerset Towns Face Parking Fee Proposal Amid Budget Crisis Somerset Council is in a tough spot right now. They plan to add 24-hour parking fees. This change affects most public car parks in West Somerset. They…
Proposal seeks to re-develop the vacant Nynehead Pre-School in Wellington into a residential property. Plans Proposed to Transform Nynehead Pre-School in Wellington Hey, so listen to this. Someone wants to change a building. It’s the old Nynehead Under 5 Preschool. They applied to Somerset Council for permission. The plan is to turn it into a…
Parking fees may change in Somerset. New charges for free car parks are possible to raise revenue. Somerset Council Considers Scrapping Free Parking in County Car Parks The council will review parking fees for its car parks. This is the first review since 2023, and they want consistent pricing across the county. Some people think…
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…
Appeal rejected for a large digital billboard in Bridgwater due to worries about driver distraction and road safety. Bridgwater Billboard Appeal Dismissed Over Driver Distraction Concerns Wildstone Estates wanted to build two digital signs. They planned to put them at the A38’s Express Park roundabout. They asked Somerset Council back in July 2024 for permission.…
Somerset residents are invited to share feedback on proposed changes to transport for SEND students aged 16-19. Somerset Council Seeks Input On SEND Transport Policy Changes Hey, want to hear something? Somerset Council wants your thoughts. It’s about the transport policy for older students, and you can share your ideas before March 30th. They’re thinking…
A steel horse sculpture depicting local history proposed for new Liney Road housing development. Horse Sculpture Planned for Housing Estate Near Bridgwater Someone wants to put art near Liney Road. It’s in the village of Westonzoyland. The art shows a horse, rider, and flag made of forged steel bars; these bars are round and galvanized.…
Learn about the Celebration Mile project, part of Bridgwater’s Town Deal, at a drop-in event with Somerset Council and contractors. Bridgwater Traders Invited to Celebration Mile Project Drop In They’re holding an event. You can meet people from Somerset Council, and Taylor Woodrow contractors will also be there. Ask questions about the project. The Celebration…
A £2.2M project will transform Ham Hill Country Park with a new visitor center, educational resources, and improved conservation. Major Transformation Planned for Ham Hill Country Park in Somerset The “Uncovering Ham Hill’s past” project is happening. It got £2.153 million from the Lottery Heritage Fund. The Wolfson Foundation and others gave £111,200 more. Work…