SAFE PARKING AT ORCHARD GROVE

SAFE PARKING AT ORCHARD GROVE

We have observed several residents parking directly on the pavement and cycle path, and we wish to bring this matter to your attention. This practice not only inconveniences pedestrians and cyclists but also poses significant safety risks. Under no circumstances...
WORK STARTS ON PARK & BUS TRANSPORT HUB TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES

WORK STARTS ON PARK & BUS TRANSPORT HUB TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES

Work is now underway to create a ‘Park and Bus’ transport hub at the new Orchard Grove development. This new purpose-built transport zone will include over 300 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging points, cycle shelter, and a dedicated bus lane and bus shelter to...
SCHOOL OPEN DAYS: DISCOVER MORE

SCHOOL OPEN DAYS: DISCOVER MORE

Orchard Grove Primary School is now open! Pupils are in their brand-new school premises and enjoying life as part of the new community. The new site is Somerset’s first net zero school, which means the building is state-of-the-art and fit for the future, which...
ON YER BIKE! SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EVENT

ON YER BIKE! SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EVENT

On Saturday 14 September, an event was held at Orchard Grove, which included a Dr Bike cycle repair pop-up. Residents could learn more about the local travel plan from the local travel plan coordinator at Somerset Council, discuss their local travel and transport...
HIGHFIELD PARK: NEW PARKLAND TAKES SHAPE

HIGHFIELD PARK: NEW PARKLAND TAKES SHAPE

Work is now underway to create one of Orchard Grove’s new public parks. Highfield Park is one of five accessible open spaces and areas of parkland planned for the new community, and in time it will form part of a network of connected green spaces running through...
PLANS TO BETTER CONNECT ORCHARD GROVE TO TAUNTON

PLANS TO BETTER CONNECT ORCHARD GROVE TO TAUNTON

Plans are advancing to improve Orchard Grove’s connectivity to Taunton city centre and the surrounding community, thanks to a new ‘red route’. Part of the Taunton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which was published in 2022,...