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HOMEOWNERS in the Taunton​ area can access low-interest loans to increase their energy efficiency.

WITH a deeper understanding of the human impacts on our planet that we have today there has never been a more important time to act to change our lifestyles and our surroundings. This comes at a time when there are decisions being taken about how our local authorities are structured. Regardless of the outcome of this, it is essential that sustainability is embedded at front and centre of all political decisions going forward. It is inspiring to see key local organisations working togeth...

MINEHEADS e-scooter trial goes live on Saturday (June 5), providing a zero carbon green alternative to get around the town for both residents and…

Seven Somerset towns to get new electric vehicle charging points It will add to the existing charging points currently being installed across Somerset. Updated An electric vehicle charging point (Image: jon Kent/Bristol Live) GET THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ...

Zipp e-scooters trial extended to another Somerset town It follows a successful trial in several other places E-scooters provided by Zipp Mobility (Image: Somerset West and Taunton Council) GET THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for sub...

Somerset West and Taunton Council is extending it e-scooter trial to the seaside town. The move to include Minehead in the Department for Transport (DfT) approved trial follows a successful launch in Taunton in October. Nearly 8,000 users have already travelled more than 66,000 miles, removing the equivalent of 9.1 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. The trial in Minehead is expected to go live in June and will run until the end of March 2022. It will be operated by the council’s ...

PLANS: Kilve Beach Car Park. Pic: Colvin & Colvin Architects. VISITORS to a Somerset beauty spot could keep being hit with steep parking fines after “un-consented” changes to a car park were allowed to remain in place. The East Quantoxhead Estate runs the Kilve Beach car park, providing access to one of the most popular unspoilt beaches on the West Somerset coast. The estate made changes to the car park without planning permission, installing new ticket machines and a number plate r...

PLANS: Kilve Beach Car Park. Pic: Colvin & Colvin Architects. VISITORS to a Somerset beauty spot could keep being hit with steep parking fines after “un-consented” changes to a car park were allowed to remain in place. The East Quantoxhead Estate runs the Kilve Beach car park, providing access to one of the most popular unspoilt beaches on the West Somerset coast. The estate made changes to the car park without planning permission, installing new ticket machines and a number plate r...

Why visitors to Somerset beauty spot could keep being hit with parking fines Changes were made to the car park without planning permission 17:40, 30 APR 2021 Kilve Beach car park (Image: Colvin & Colvin Architects) GET THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy ...