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• tour Taunton
• discover Taunton's history
• spotlight on featured Stories
• find information on its population, housing and other facts
• issues of concern for our local community
• taste some of our local culture
• find council plans and articles of interest
• view pictures of our town and countryside

Get Involved from your armchair...
And Help Make Taunton A Better 'Site' To See

We would like your input into our web: we want to know what you think we should have in this section. Send in your letters, pictures and stories and we will feature them on our web site [depending on length and suitability, the editor reserves the right to alter or reject as necessary]. Our postal address and contacts can be found at the top of this page. But here are a few thoughts to stimulate your mind:

• do you know of any ghost stories, fairy tales, myths or old wives tales about people or places in your area?
• next time you look at photographs of the family consider the backgrounds - they could provide  vitals clues to old buildings, streets, signs, people and more. We need these kinds of pictures and stories for projects that contribute to our local heritage as well as for display in this section.
• Do you know of any strange or unusual objects, such as rocks, buildings, trees etc in the area? Is there a landmark, geographical oddity or natural wonder that pleases or intrigues you? Check it out and check it in to us. We would love to hear from you.

What Others Have To Say About Taunton

• Taunton is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Its role as a focal point for business and services will be enhanced.

• Regional Planning Guidance gives a new role to Taunton as one of the region's Principal Urban Areas where growth will be concentrated. Taunton's central location and role as an administrative centre already makes it an important location for service industries in the south west. Although modest in size, the town has seen considerable growth in recent years. Regional Planning Guidance sees opportunities for the town to continue as a focal point and for it to have a wider range of new jobs and business.

• It will be important to balance economic development, new housing and the facilities and services the town will need. Substantial investment, including measures to overcome traffic congestion, will be required to accommodate long term development. Physical constraints, like understanding flood risk, must also shape the pattern of new development. These are a few of the challenges involved.

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