£15 Million Makeover Planned for Octagon Theatre with Work to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 theatre refurbishment yeovil somerset octagon culture community accessibility funding planning The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is poised for a £15 million transformation following plans submitted by Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council. Closed since April 2023, the theatre is set to undergo extensive renovations … Read More
Culverhay Site to Be Redeveloped for Two New Special Schools Following Funding Approval Friday, December 19, 2025 culverhay bath send education specialschools funding council reform accessibility community After nearly two years of delay, funding has finally been approved for the construction of two new schools on the Culverhay site in Bath. Bath and North East Somerset Council had previously approved plans to demolish the … Read More
Yeovil Businesses Warn of Collapse if Key Town Centre Car Parks Are Redeveloped Monday, December 15, 2025 yeovil business carparks somerset development regeneration towncentre accessibility planning localeconomy Local business owners in Yeovil have voiced serious concerns over Somerset Council’s plans to redevelop several town centre car parks, warning that these actions could lead to the collapse of thriving businesses. Over the … Read More
Yeovil Businesses Face Collapse if Key Town Centre Car Parks Are Developed Monday, December 15, 2025 yeovil business carparks regeneration council development accessibility independent retail planning Businesses in Yeovil’s town centre are sounding the alarm over plans to build on crucial car parks in the area. Tim Northcott, owner of OfficeWyse on Princes Street, has expressed deep concerns that redeveloping the North … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased Rail Investment as Railways Bill Advances Monday, December 15, 2025 somerset railways investment nationalisation connectivity rural accessibility infrastructure transport legislation Several Somerset MPs are urging the government to boost rail investment in the south west as the Railways Bill progresses through the House of Commons to nationalise Britain’s railways. Currently under consideration, the Bill … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased Rail Investment Amid Railways Bill Progression Monday, December 15, 2025 somerset railways investment publictransport rural connectivity accessibility greatbritishrailways transport infrastructure sport As the Railways Bill advances through the House of Commons, several Somerset MPs are pressing the government to boost rail investment in the South West. This Bill, which aims to bring Britain’s railways back into public … Read More