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
Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Funding Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehog rescue somerset charity wildlife conservation volunteers funding animal wildlifeconservation Hedgehogs have long held a special place in children’s stories, fairy tales, and rural culture, especially here in Somerset. Their charming, harmless nature makes them beloved creatures, but many face grave dangers in our … Read More
Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Financial Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehogs charity rescue somerset wildlife conservation funding volunteers rehabilitation animals Hedgehogs have long captured hearts through children’s stories, animated films, and fairy tales, thanks to their charming and harmless nature. In Somerset, these endearing creatures are an integral part of rural life and … Read More
MP Urges Parish Council to Allocate Local Development Funds for Nursery Expansion Friday, August 15, 2025 nursery expansion bishopslydeard cil infrastructure childcare education community development funding Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has voiced strong support for expanding nursery facilities in Bishops Lydeard, urging the parish council to allocate local development funds to tackle a critical shortage of early … Read More
Hopes for Safer Crossing Near Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury crossing safety traffic pedestrians cycling infrastructure council campaign funding Central government funding may soon pave the way for a new, safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked spots—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This crucial junction … Read More
£100,000 Funding Available to Boost Rural Transport in Southwest England Wednesday, August 13, 2025 rural transport connectivity funding southwest community mobility sustainability netzero pilots Two sub-national transport bodies in Southwest England, Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB, have combined resources to offer up to £100,000 in funding (£50,000 each) to support rural transport initiatives. This … Read More