Somerset Council has completed work to install 2 height barriers at Silk Mills Park and Ride Car Park in Taunton, as part of planned improvements to deter unauthorised encampments.

The Council is advising drivers of vehicles over 2 metres in height not to attempt to access the site, as both entry and exit points are now subject to height restrictions.

Councillor Richard Wilkins, Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services at Somerset Council, said:

These barriers are a practical step to improve security; help prevent unauthorised encampments and ensure the site remains safe and free from disruption.

Further details about the Car Park can be found on the Council’s Silk Mills Park and Ride webpage.

Construction workers installing height restriction barriers at Silk Mills Park and Ride on a clear, sunny day.

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October 27, 2025

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