£15 Million Revamp Planned for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre, Work Set to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset council accessibility funding dcms community The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is on track for a significant £15 million refurbishment aimed at reopening its doors with enhanced facilities and improved accessibility. Closed since April 2023, the venue’s rejuvenation plans … Read More
Council Secures Refund After Faulty Recycling Bags Fall Apart Wednesday, December 31, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement council recyclingbags refund environment sustainability community publicservices North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began to disintegrate shortly after being distributed to households. Following a successful trial in late … Read More
Somerset Council Likely to Let Appeal Pass on 112 New Taunton Homes Monday, December 29, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure traffic council affordablehousing Somerset Council may decide not to defend an appeal over plans for 112 new homes on Taunton’s northern edge after councillors indicated they would have approved the development if given more time to consider it. The proposed … Read More
Somerset Council May Opt Not to Defend Appeal for 112 New Taunton Homes Sunday, December 28, 2025 somerset taunton housing development planning appeal infrastructure traffic environment council Somerset Council is considering not defending an appeal against the construction of 112 homes on Taunton’s northern edge, following a council vote indicating support for the development if given more time to evaluate the … Read More
Council Demands Action on Controversial Bridgwater Road Scheme Friday, December 26, 2025 bridgwater somerset council traffic celebrationmile roadscheme pedestriansafety parking development community Bridgwater Town Council has taken a firm stand against the ongoing issues caused by the Celebration Mile road scheme, urging Somerset Council to act swiftly to address the concerns of local residents. During a full council … Read More
Bridgwater Council Demands Swift Action on Controversial Celebration Mile Traffic Scheme Friday, December 26, 2025 bridgwater somerset traffic council roadworks petition parking pedestriansafety transport community Bridgwater Town Council has taken a firm stance against the ongoing traffic alterations under the Celebration Mile project, calling for urgent action to resolve issues negatively affecting local residents. During a full … Read More