Somerset Council invests in nursing home beds to alleviate hospital bed blocking Wednesday, January 22, 2025 somerset council nursing home beds hospital discharges £2m investment block beds care quality commission adult social care tenders bridgwater minehead shepton mallet wells yeovil construction cost patient strategic Somerset Council has made a significant investment in purchasing nearly 50 new beds in nursing homes with the aim of facilitating quicker patient discharges from hospitals. The acute hospital wards in Somerset have been … Read More
Plans for Former Landfill Solar Farm Advance Amid Funding Uncertainty Monday, January 6, 2025 solar farm landfill funding council energy development grid project bridgwater The proposed solar farm project at a former landfill site in Bridgwater is still in the works, despite the Somerset County Council’s decision to withdraw financial backing. Originally planned for the Saltlands area near … Read More
Exciting Plans Unveiled for Former Wilko Store in Bridgwater Monday, December 16, 2024 redevelopment bridgwater wilko angel place shopping centre rental e j hales transformation vacant tenants The available space at the former Wilko store in Bridgwater’s Angel Place Shopping Centre spells out possibilities for an innovative redevelopment. Managed by E J Hales, the property presents a compelling vision for its … Read More
Transforming Bridgwater's Active Travel Network: Meet the Cycling Group Leading the Change Saturday, November 23, 2024 bridgwater cycling campaign active travel network infrastructure improvements advocacy membership Bridgwater’s cycling campaign group, known as the Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign (BACC), is on a mission to recruit new members and continue advocating for enhancements in the town’s active travel network. Over … Read More
New Management for Bridgwater Leisure Centres in 2025 Thursday, November 7, 2024 bridgwater leisure centres management 1610 procurement somerset council facilities contract From September 2025, Bridgwater’s two leisure centres could be managed by a new provider, marking the end of the current management contract with 1610. The Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre and the Robert Blake and … Read More
Bridgwater Residents Prepare to Discuss Major Roadworks Wednesday, November 6, 2024 bridgwater roadworks public event infrastructure residents council traffic restrictions councillors Bridgwater residents are gearing up to discuss three significant sets of roadworks that will shape the town for over a year. These projects include the development of the Celebration Mile in the town centre, the £10.7m … Read More