Saxonvale Regeneration Site Sale Remains Unfinished Six Months On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 saxonvale frome regeneration mayday somersetcouncil affordablehousing development funding negotiations council The sale of the Saxonvale regeneration site in Frome town centre has yet to be finalized, almost six months after Somerset Council’s executive voted in favour of it. The council agreed in late January to sell the brownfield … Read More
Major A38 Upgrades Planned Between Highbridge and Bristol Airport Await Final Approval Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a38 somerset northsomerset edithmead dunball infrastructure transport funding upgrades roundabout A series of significant upgrades to the A38 corridor between Highbridge and Bristol Airport have been confirmed following central government funding approval, though no official start date has been set. Somerset Council, in … Read More
No Start Date Yet for £4.9m Bridgwater Carnival Facilities Upgrade Sunday, July 20, 2025 bridgwater carnival somerset construction upgrade funding towndeal facilities community council Nearly two months after awarding the contract, no start date has been set for the £4.9 million upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival’s facilities. The project is a key part of the £23.6 million Bridgwater Town Deal, funded by … Read More
No Start Date Announced for £4.9m Upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival Facilities Sunday, July 20, 2025 bridgwater carnival upgrade somerset construction funding infrastructure contract towndeal regeneration Nearly two months after awarding a £4.9 million contract for upgrading Bridgwater Carnival’s facilities, no official start date has been set. The project forms part of the broader £23.6 million Bridgwater town deal, … Read More
Metro Mayor Assures £750m Transport Fund Will Benefit Entire West of England Region Thursday, July 17, 2025 transport funding bristol westofengland bath metromayor publictransport infrastructure activetravel masstransit sport West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part … Read More
BBC Considers TV Licence Fee Reform Amidst Funding Challenges Wednesday, July 16, 2025 bbc tv licence funding streaming reform broadcasting subscription adverts media The BBC has recognized the urgent need to reform the TV licence fee system, as outlined in its recent annual report. The broadcaster is navigating a challenging media landscape, with the rise of streaming platforms like … Read More