Part of Former Somerset Shopping Centre Set for Demolition to Make Way for Retirement Homes Thursday, January 15, 2026 demolition retirement development somerset shoppingcentre housing conservation planning street council A section of the long-standing but now disused Crispin Shopping Centre in Street, Somerset, is scheduled for demolition in the coming weeks. This marks the beginning of a transformative redevelopment project to create a … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Concerns Over Council’s Long-Term Use and Neglect of Historic Bath Mansion Wednesday, January 14, 2026 bath historic charity mansion council georgian conservation architecture gardens trustees A historic mansion in Bath, originally intended by its late owner to be open to the public, has instead been used by the local council for almost five decades—raising concerns about neglect and misuse. Number 4 The Circus, an … Read More
New Nature Reserve Established Along Somerset's Strawberry Line Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 strawberryline somerest cycling naturereserve biodiversity conservation wildlife community accessibility volunteering A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being developed as part of the Strawberry Line—a key walking and cycling route stretching across rural Somerset. This exciting addition aims to enhance local biodiversity while providing a … Read More
New Nature Reserve Boosts Biodiversity Along Somerset’s Key Rural Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 nature biodiversity cycling somerset strawberryline conservation volunteers pathways reserve accessibility A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being established along the popular Strawberry Line multi-user path in rural Somerset, enhancing both biodiversity and visitor experience. Stretching from Yatton railway station to … Read More
Fire-risk Cladding Removal and Historic Almshouse Expansion Among Key Planning Proposals in Bath and North Somerset Sunday, January 11, 2026 cladding fire-safety almshouse bath clevedon planning heritage accessibility housing conservation In Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, a variety of planning applications continue to shape the region’s future. Among the most notable proposals are plans to remove flammable cladding from apartments in Clevedon … Read More