At its Full Council meeting on 4 September 2025, Bridgwater Town Councillors unanimously backed three key recommendations from the Bridgwater Transport Forum aimed at improving local transport services and infrastructure.
Cllr Tim Mander, Co-Chair of the Transport Forum, presented the proposals and commented,
“Following recent vandalism at Bridgwater Railway Station, the Town Council will write to Great Western Railway (GWR) urging that repairs in such cases are expedited. We will also request that GWR implements enhanced security measures to better protect the station and its users.”
The second recommendation received strong support for the establishment of a Bridgwater Bus Users’ Group. This independent group, which will report to the Transport Forum, will provide a vital platform for local passengers to voice concerns and contribute to service improvements. Bridgwater is currently the only large town in Somerset without such a group.
“It’s essential that bus users in Bridgwater have a voice,” said Cllr Mander. “This group will help ensure that passenger feedback is heard and acted upon.”
The final recommendation focused on improving the B1 bus route, which recently increased its frequency from hourly to half-hourly. The Council will lobby Somerset Council to include the currently unused bus stop adjacent to Morrisons supermarket in the B1 route, enhancing accessibility for residents in that area.
“The increased frequency of the B1 route is a welcome development,” added Cllr Mander. “Incorporating the Morrisons stop will make the service even more effective for cross-town travel.”
Bridgwater Town Council remains committed to working with partners and the community to ensure transport services meet the needs of all residents.
