Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More
New Haygrove School Replacement Confirmed for Bridgwater by 2028 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 haygrove bridgwater queenswood education dfe schoolrebuild safety construction somerset carbonneutral A new secondary school will replace the partially closed Haygrove School in Bridgwater by September 2028, officials have confirmed. Haygrove School, located on Durleigh Road, was partially shut in August 2023 because of … Read More
Bridgwater Teacher John Evans Honoured with OBE After Nearly Four Decades in Education Wednesday, June 18, 2025 education obe leadership cornwall britishhonours ofsted bridgwater community apprenticeship furthereducation John Evans, a dedicated educator from Bridgwater, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Honours List, marking a remarkable 39-year career devoted to advancing education across the South West. At 63, John’s journey from an … Read More
Popular Walking and Cycling Route Near Somerset's Gigafactory Receives Major Upgrade Wednesday, June 11, 2025 lock’sway somerset gigafactory cycling walking infrastructure sustrans ncn3 bridgwater activetravel A well-loved walking and cycling path near Somerset’s emerging gigafactory has been significantly upgraded, thanks to central government funding. The Lock’s Way cycle link connects the village of Bawdrip, northeast of … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Clubs Receive Major Upgrade with New HQ Rebuild Wednesday, June 11, 2025 bridgwater carnival workshops refurbishment volunteers somerset infrastructure community funding renovation Bridgwater Carnival Clubs are set to benefit from a significant £4.9 million refurbishment project, with the appointment of a contractor to lead the redevelopment of their Bristol Road workshops. This facility, used by nine … Read More
Bridgwater’s Spice Club Restaurant Loses Licence After Repeated Immigration Violations Wednesday, June 11, 2025 immigration licence restaurant bridgwater illegalworkers homeoffice enforcement spiceclub fines somerset A popular restaurant on Bridgwater’s ‘Celebration Mile’ has had its alcohol licence revoked following multiple findings of illegal employment. The Spice Club Indian restaurant and takeaway, located at 10 Eastover amidst … Read More