Why North Somerset Council Taxpayers Will Be Asked to 'Pay More and Get Less' Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset council budget counciltax socialcare funding services cuts recycling localgovernment North Somerset residents face the prospect of paying more council tax while receiving fewer services, as top council leaders outlined the dire financial situation during a recent public budget Q&A. The council’s upcoming … Read More
Two Somerset GP Surgeries to Expand Following £102M NHS Investment Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset nhs healthcare gp expansion funding construction community axbridge wedmore Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are poised to expand in the coming weeks thanks to a significant NHS funding boost from the central government. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced in early May 2025 … Read More
£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
£15 Million Revamp Planned for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre with Construction Set to Start in 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset accessibility funding culture dcms planning The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, closed since April 2023, is on track for a major £15 million refurbishment aimed at revitalizing the cherished cultural hub. Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council have submitted detailed … Read More
£15 Million Makeover Planned for Octagon Theatre with Work to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 theatre refurbishment yeovil somerset octagon culture community accessibility funding planning The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is poised for a £15 million transformation following plans submitted by Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council. Closed since April 2023, the theatre is set to undergo extensive renovations … Read More
Red Brick Building in Glastonbury Faces Potential Closure Following Life Factory Project Failure Tuesday, December 30, 2025 redbrickbuilding glastonbury lifesfactory somerssetcouncil community funding crisis closure audit regeneration The Red Brick Building in Glastonbury is at risk of closing after the collapse of the Life Factory regeneration project, which saw nearly £3 million of public funds fail to deliver the intended community transformation. On … Read More