Project Taunton: Regenerating Taunton’s Town Centre

Longrun Meadow Plans Approved

Plans for a new rural open space right on the edge of Taunton have been approved. Proposals for the 28 hectare (65 acres) green space include bridges across the river, pedestrian and cycle paths, forest school provision, seating shelters, barbeques, wildflower meadow and wildlife hides. There are also exciting plans for a large green cathedral made of willow which will be the first of its kind in the UK.

Empty Shop is Home for ‘Our Place, Your Place: Taunton’

An empty shop on Taunton’s High Street is being converted into a base for ‘Our Place, Your Place: Taunton’.  The aim of the project is to bring residents together to learn about how Taunton is changing and give local people the opportunity to get involved with the plans.  It will also look at the history of Taunton and encourage people to share memories, opinions and pictures of the town.

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New Flood Defences Protect Taunton during Winter Storms

Taunton's new flood protection scheme has proved its worth during the recent heavy downpours. The last two months have seen exceptional rainfall and flooding across much of the country but properties in Taunton remained dry and safe.

Students Learn about Project Taunton at Somerset College Open Day

Prospective students and their parents learnt about Taunton at the HE Open Day held at Somerset College of Arts and Technology recently

Official Opening of Somerset Square

Somerset Square is the very first project in Taunton's £1billion regeneration programme to be completed. It was officially opened today by the Mayor of Taunton, Cllr Bob Bowrah, at an event in the newly landscaped area by the River Tone.