£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…
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…
Taunton’s cheap bus fare zone ends in March, potentially increasing fares for passengers by an extra pound. Taunton’s £1.50 Bus Fare Zone to be Scrapped in Somerset Hey, I have some news about Taunton buses. The cheap fare zone ends in March. A single ticket could cost you an extra pound. This zone started in…
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,…
Taunton Deane and West Somerset planning applications submitted. Officers to review for approval or refusal. Planning Applications Roundup Taunton Deane West Somerset Feb 10th This list covers Taunton Deane and West Somerset. It’s valid from February 10th. All applications are now submitted. Planning officers will review them soon. They will decide to approve or refuse…
Stunning, energy-efficient five-bedroom home in Blagdon Hill now available for purchase. Features modern design and scenic views. Wayside House: Luxury Five-Bedroom Home on Sale in Blagdon Hill Okay, I read about this house called Wayside House. It’s pretty fancy and was well-built about seven years ago. A warranty covers it for ten years. It also…
Stunning, energy-efficient five-bedroom home in Blagdon Hill now available for purchase. Features modern design and scenic views. Wayside House: Luxury Five-Bedroom Home on Sale in Blagdon Hill Okay, I read about this house called Wayside House. It’s pretty fancy and was well-built about seven years ago. A warranty covers it for ten years. It also…
Local updates include road closures, parking rule changes, licence applications, plus various council and community notices. Taunton Public Notices: Road Closures, Parking Changes, and Updates Okay, here’s the lowdown on local updates. Some temporary road closures will happen. There are reports from the Ombudsman too. Probate notices exist, plus new parking rules are coming. Licence…
Find loving rescue pets near Taunton looking for homes this Valentine’s Day. Adopt Darla, Lizzy, Rollo, Tom, Ana, or Elias! Taunton Pets Need Homes This Valentines Day Adopt a Rescue Animal The RSPCA has a list of very loving pets needing homes. They made it for Valentine’s Day and say all their animals are actually…