FREE BIKE CHECKS AND A CHANCE TO WIN £50
Autumn is a great time to think about how you get around easily and safely, especially before the evenings get shorter and the winter weather arrives, and Somerset Council's Travel Plan Team is bringing two initiatives to Orchard Grove this month to help you do just...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN SEPTEMBER 2026?
September at Orchard Grove has seen good progress continue across the development, as the site moves from the dry conditions of summer into wetter autumn weather. The recent rainfall has been a welcome boost for grass and wildflower areas that struggled to establish...
STEPS TOWARDS A COMMUNITY HUB
There's a positive update to share for residents who have been asking about a dedicated community space within Orchard Grove – Taunton Town Council has taken an important first step towards making it happen. The council has agreed to commit up to £25,000 towards a...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN AUGUST 2026
August at Orchard Grove sees continued progress across the development, with work ongoing across a range of infrastructure, landscaping and maintenance activities. The prolonged dry weather continues to have an impact on grass and wildflower areas across the site, as...
ORCHARD GROVE CELEBRATES OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW CIVIC SQUARE
The community came together at the weekend as Orchard Grove marked the official opening of its new Civic Square – the first dedicated public space created for residents to gather and enjoy. The family friendly event marked a milestone moment in the growth of the...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN JULY 2026
Work across Orchard Grove this month will focus on helping newly planted grass and wildflower areas to establish. The recent dry weather has made this more challenging in places, and we are working with our teams on site to explore what more can be done to support...
SAVE THE DATE: CIVIC SQUARE OFFICIAL OPENING
Residents are invited to come together this summer as the Orchard Grove Consortium officially opens the development's new Civic Square, which is the first dedicated public space for the community to gather and enjoy. Taking place on Saturday 11th July from 11am to...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN JUNE 2026
June brings another positive picture at Orchard Grove, with the site in good overall order and progressing well across construction, infrastructure and landscaping. Landscaping continues to develop encouragingly. Highfield Park is establishing strongly, with grass,...
NEW BEEHIVES: THE BUZZ ABOUT ORCHARD GROVE’S NEWEST RESIDENTS
Two beehives installed at Highfield Park as part of native honeybee conservation project Orchard Grove has welcomed some very special new arrivals. Two beehives have been installed at Highfield Park, in the north-east corner of the development, as part of a project to...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN MAY 2026?
May brings a positive picture at Orchard Grove, with the site in good overall order and progressing well as we move into the end of Spring. There has been significant emphasis on landscaping, with seeding, hydroseeding, and new planting in place across the site. The...