‘Almost No Money’ for Rural Somerset Cycle Routes Until 2030 Monday, March 16, 2026 somerset cycling activetravel transport funding rural walking infrastructure government health Somerset Council faces significant funding challenges for rural walking and cycling routes, with “almost no money” allocated for new projects in these areas over the next four years. At a recent executive … Read More
£54m Budget for New Bath Fashion Museum Clarified Monday, March 16, 2026 bath fashionmuseum museum funding renovation council heritage culture publicrealm regeneration A leading councillor has clarified why the cost to reopen Bath’s new Fashion Museum has risen to £54 million, emphasizing that expenses are under control and funding is firmly in place. Previously estimated at £37 million, … Read More
£54 Million Investment Secures Future of Bath’s Fashion Museum Monday, March 16, 2026 bath fashionmuseum culture museumrenovation funding heritage publicrealm tourism regeneration localgovernment Bath’s new Fashion Museum is set to become a world-class cultural landmark, with a steadfast budget of £54 million ensuring its successful relocation and renovation. Originally estimated at £37 million, the project’s updated … Read More
Bath City Board Commits Extra Funds to Strengthen Squad in Relegation Battle Friday, March 13, 2026 bathcity nationalleaguesouth relegation squadboost football unity community funding survival twertonpark sport Bath City Football Club is making a decisive push to secure its National League South status by injecting additional funds into the squad. With the season nearing its conclusion, the Romans find themselves in a challenging … Read More
£15 Million Investment Approved to Reopen Yeovil’s Iconic Octagon Theatre Sunday, March 8, 2026 octagon theatre yeovil investment somerset renovation culture community funding reopening Plans for a £15 million redevelopment project to reopen The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil have received official approval. The beloved venue, closed since April 2023, is set to undergo extensive renovations starting in the … Read More
BBC TV Licence Fee Faces Calls for Reform Amid Declining Revenue and Criticism Friday, March 6, 2026 bbc licencefee streaming publicbroadcasting funding mediatax britishbroadcasting publicservice revenue mediareform The BBC’s iconic TV licence fee is under growing scrutiny as business leaders declare it “not fit for purpose” in today’s streaming-centric world. Termed by some as a “poll tax for telly,” the fee faces increasing challenges … Read More