PARK AND BUS IS JUST THE TICKET
Somerset's first park and bus facility is opening on Wednesday 11th February, with state-of-the-art electric buses running via the Orchard Grove development at Comeytrowe into the heart of town. The Somerset Council facility is already used by residents and will now...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN FEBRUARY 2026?
February sees continued development progress at Orchard Grove as work advances across several areas of the site. This month you can see earthworks taking place in Phase 2, with muck-away operations underway as teams prepare the ground for future development. Work is...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN JANUARY 2026?
The new year brings exciting progress at Orchard Grove, with the opening of key public spaces and continued improvements to the site's landscape and accessibility. We're pleased to confirm that the Civic Square has now opened for public use. Work will continue in the...
CHRISTMAS SITE CLOSURE
As we approach the festive season, we wanted to update you on our site operations over the Christmas period. The Orchard Grove site will remain open until Tuesday 23 December 2025. While our groundworkers are completing their work today, some trades will continue...
CHRISTMAS SPARKLES IN SOMERSET
With twinkling lights, festive music in the air and a calendar packed full of events, Taunton is truly embracing the magic of Christmas this year. For residents of Orchard Grove, the season’s very best celebrations are right on the doorstep – from artisan markets and...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN DECEMBER 2025?
Activity across Orchard Grove continues at pace this December, with progress being made in several key areas of the development. At the civic square, works are moving forward well, with tree planting now underway alongside wider landscaping activities. This marks...
ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY LAUNCHES WALKING BUS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Orchard Grove Primary School kicked off its first-ever walking bus on Tuesday 4th November – and it was anything but ordinary. Complete with a boom box, wheelbarrow, dinosaur tail, and plenty of dancing shoes, the school's inaugural walking bus brought a fun and...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN NOVEMBER 2025?
Work continues to progress steadily across Orchard Grove this November, with several key developments taking place. Replacement tree planting will take place at Highfield Park and Manor Park this month, replacing trees that were affected by the exceptionally dry...
NEW CARE HOME UNVEILED AS ‘GREENLANDS MEADOW’
The care home currently under construction at Orchard Grove has been officially named Greenlands Meadow, with plans to open a marketing suite in May 2026. Greenlands Meadow, part of Amica Care, is being developed within the Orchard Grove community. The brand-new...
DEVELOPERS SAVE THE DAY AT ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Housebuilders and their suppliers have come to the rescue of the development's primary school after plans to create a new outdoor learning space hit an unexpected snag. Back in July, Orchard Grove Primary School received welcome news – they had been awarded a grant to...