UK City Housing Crisis deepens as Social Rents Struggle Monday, April 7, 2025 uk housing crisis social rents affordable homes funding reform strain The housing crisis in the UK continues to deepen, with local MP Wera Hobhouse sounding the alarm over the state of affordable homes in Bath. The Liberal Democrat MP has called for urgent reform and increased funding to … Read More
Reviving an Icon: Historic Amulet Theatre Receives Vital Funding Boost Saturday, April 5, 2025 amulet theatre funding restoration historic community revival theatre theatres trust national lottery heritage fund pilgrim trust The historic Amulet Theatre, previously hidden from the spotlight, has received a vital cash injection from Theatres Trust, bringing it one step closer to reopening its doors to the public. The theatre, originally gifted by … Read More
Somerset Council Racing Against Time to Secure Funds for Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset council funding potholes repairs deadline roads infrastructure department for transport funding allocation Somerset Council is facing a race against time to secure around £3m in funding for fixing potholes before a looming deadline. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local authorities in the South West, … Read More
Millions at Stake for Somerset's Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset funding potholes repairs roads deadline government council infrastructure maintenance Somerset Council is at risk of missing out on approximately £3 million in funding to fix potholes if it fails to report the number of repairs already completed to the government. The Transport Secretary’s announcement … Read More
Government Funding Boosts Somerset Flood Schemes Monday, March 31, 2025 flood funding somerset environment agency schemes government investment protection projects The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, … Read More
Banwell Bypass Costs Soar to £100m as Construction Set to Continue Friday, March 28, 2025 banwell bypass costs construction somerset village congestion funding infrastructure traffic The cost of the long-awaited Banwell bypass, a century-old project to combat severe congestion in the North Somerset village, has surged beyond £100 million. Initially proposed in 1927, the project obtained approval in 2023 … Read More