Project Taunton: Regenerating Taunton’s Town Centre

Taunton is changing.

Extensive regeneration of the town is set to make Taunton the centre for sustainable and prosperous living in the South West - and a fantastic place to be.

Improving quality of life, boosting business opportunity, building quality developments, improving transport infrastructure, developing sustainable communities and making the most of waterside living and working, Project Taunton is ambitious but wholly achievable.

Latest News

Dramatic Launch of Community Boat on River Tone
The launch of Taunton’s electric powered, community trip boat on to the River Tone caused quite a spectacle this morning as it was craned into the water at Priory Bridge Road slipway.
River Tone Community Boat Launch
Taunton’s electric powered, community trip boat will be launched for the first time on the River Tone tomorrow. Named ‘Future Perfect’, the boat is expected to create quite a spectacle when it is craned into the river at Priory Bridge Road slipway at 8.00am.
Septemberfest – Taunton’s New Celebration of Events in September
From circuses to steam trains and fashion shows to country fairs, plus sporting events, celebrity visits and music concerts - there is heaps to do in Taunton during September and much of it is free.
Taunton tops SW enterprise league
Taunton has been crowned the most enterprising place in South West, beating stiff competition from across the region in the nation’s Enterprising Britain competition.
Longrun Meadows Grand Opening
Come and Celebrate Taunton’s New Green Space on Bank Holiday Saturday 28 August with Project Taunton’s Family Picnic

Young Taunton

Six pupils from each of Taunton’s five secondary schools have been selected to promote the town’s regeneration within their school community. Find out how to get involved