MP Calls for Urgent Action to Expand Nursery Care Amidst Local Traffic Struggles Friday, August 8, 2025 nursery childcare infrastructure transport education community housing funding expansion bishopslydeard A Somerset MP has stepped forward to support urgent plans to convert a neglected schoolhouse into a state-of-the-art nursery, addressing the growing childcare crisis faced by local families in Bishops Lydeard. Rachel Gilmour, … Read More
Somerset Council Secures Lifeline for 82 Vital Bus Routes Saturday, August 2, 2025 somerset busroutes publictransport bsip funding council communities sustainability transport infrastructure sport Somerset Council has made a significant commitment to keep 82 bus routes operational across the county throughout this year, safeguarding essential transportation for commuters, students, and leisure travelers who depend on … Read More
Shock Admission Delays £15m Octagon Theatre Regeneration in Yeovil Friday, August 1, 2025 octagon yeovil theatre regeneration somerset council delay dcms funding design The long-awaited £15 million regeneration of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil has faced yet another delay, as Somerset Council officers revealed that the crucial outline business case has still not been submitted to the … Read More
Uncertain Future for Somerset's Troubled Regeneration Project Thursday, July 31, 2025 somerset glastonbury regeneration redbrickbuilding funding audit government projectmanagement towndeal infrastructure The future of the troubled Somerset regeneration project at the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury remains uncertain after the government extended the deadline to spend all related funds by an additional 12 months. Located on … Read More
Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival Cancelled Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset exmoor coast festival funding walking charity tourism exmoornationalpark community The much-anticipated Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival, designed to celebrate the stunning coastline of Somerset and support local businesses, has been cancelled this year due to a lack of funding. The inaugural festival … Read More
Mayday Saxonvale Reaffirms Commitment Amid Frome Regeneration Delays Thursday, July 24, 2025 saxonvale frome regeneration mayday somersetcouncil housing development funding community sustainability Mayday Saxonvale has reiterated its firm commitment to revitalizing the Saxonvale site in Frome town centre, promising to commence work as soon as possible despite recent delays. In late January, Somerset Council agreed to … Read More