Bridgwater Docks Regeneration Project Set to Revitalize Historic Area Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridgwater regeneration docks sustainability heritage marina consultation council infrastructure development Somerset Council is seeking public input on the ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater Docks, a key element of the Bridgwater Town Deal—a £23.2 million fund dedicated to revitalizing and modernizing the town centre. This … Read More
Thousands of New Homes Proposed for Dorset, Including a Major Development North of Dorchester Tuesday, August 19, 2025 dorset housing localplan development dorchester consultation planning cpre renewables transport Dorset Council has launched a comprehensive public consultation on the new Dorset Local Plan, which will shape the county’s development for the next 15 years. The plan addresses future housing, employment, renewable energy … Read More
Somerset Community Hospital Staff Face Uncertainty Ahead of NHS Reforms Monday, August 18, 2025 somerset nhs community healthcare reforms jobs beds consultation staff trust Staff at Somerset’s community hospitals have raised concerns that they are being interviewed to determine who will keep their jobs as the NHS prepares to implement major reforms. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which … Read More
Council Commits £1.4m to Octagon Theatre Revamp Ahead of Public Consultation Monday, August 18, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil somerset council regeneration redevelopment consultation funding construction Somerset Council has agreed to spend £1.4 million to progress the regeneration of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, just two weeks before launching a public consultation on the venue’s future. Initially, the council planned a … Read More
Closure of Beloved Worle Library Sparks Community Concern Monday, August 18, 2025 worle library northsomerset council cuts community closure consultation budget petition The potential closure of Worle Library has left the local community “desperately upset,” as North Somerset Council moves forward with spending cuts that could see three libraries shut down. Worle Library, a staple on Mendip … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Closure of Hospital Beds in Somerset Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospitals beds community closure nhs scrutiny consultation glastonbury Wells City Council has voiced strong concerns over the proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with additional changes at Shepton Mallet’s healthcare facilities. These changes … Read More