Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Secure the Future of Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps funding heritage culture economy volunteers arts community Four Somerset MPs have raised the alarm over the financial challenges threatening the future of the county’s cherished carnivals. Speaking at a Westminster Hall debate, they highlighted the vital economic, cultural, and … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Safeguard Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnival mps government funding volunteers economy culture heritage tourism Somerset MPs have voiced urgent calls for government action to ensure the continued vitality of the county’s historic carnivals, emphasizing their cultural importance and economic benefits amidst rising costs. During a … Read More
New Industrial Units Approved Near M5 Bring Jobs to Bridgwater Thursday, March 19, 2026 bridgwater peninsula23 industrial employment development somerset construction economy infrastructure planning Bridgwater is set to benefit from new job opportunities as plans for additional industrial units near the M5 motorway have been approved. The Peninsula 23 Business Park, located between the River Parrett and the A38 Bristol … Read More
Major Somerset Quarry Approved to Operate Until 2056 Following Expansion Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset quarry expansion andesite employment infrastructure environment minerals planning economy Moons Hill Quarry, a key supplier of silurian andesite in Somerset, has received approval to continue operating until 2056 after plans to expand its boundaries were greenlit by Somerset Council’s strategic planning … Read More
Is Yeovil the New Ibiza? Maybe Not – But It’s Definitely on the Rise Sunday, March 15, 2026 yeovil leonardo economy theatre arts education apprenticeships revival community development Yeovil might not be the new Ibiza, Paris, or Honolulu just yet. But one thing’s clear: the town is on an upward trajectory, shedding its old struggles and building a promising future. Earlier this year, in January, we … Read More
Is Yeovil the new Ibiza? Maybe not - but it’s definitely on the up Sunday, March 15, 2026 yeovil revival leonardo economy arts education octagon innovation community somerset Yeovil might not quite be Ibiza, Paris, or Honolulu, but this Somerset town is undeniably on the rise. Once overshadowed by uncertainty and economic challenges, Yeovil is now experiencing a much-needed revival, signaling a … Read More