Future of Bath's New Fashion Museum to Be Decided Friday, May 8, 2026 bath fashionmuseum planning heritage architecture culture museum redevelopment council funding Plans to transform a historic city centre building into Bath’s new Fashion Museum are set for a crucial decision next week. Bath and North East Somerset Council proposes converting the former post office building at the … Read More
North Somerset Set to Decide on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment avon mayor consultation transport funding democracy Next week, North Somerset councillors will make a critical decision on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The final council vote on May 12 will determine if North Somerset becomes part … Read More
£20 Million Investment to Revitalize Deprived Bridgwater Area Monday, April 20, 2026 bridgwater somerset community funding revitalization deprivation prideinplace localgovernment infrastructure participation Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to submit project ideas to benefit from a £20 million investment over the next decade. This significant funding comes as part of phase two of the government’s Pride in Place … Read More
Somerset Council Pledges £5m to Enhance Roads and Paths but Excludes Pothole Repairs Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset roads maintenance funding gullies vegetation infrastructure transport repairs council Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years to address numerous visible issues affecting the county’s road network. Approved by the executive committee on April 1, the refreshed … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £5M to Roads and Paths Maintenance, Excludes Pothole Repairs Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset roads maintenance gullies potholes infrastructure transport funding publicworks flooding Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years aimed at addressing “high-visibility” maintenance issues across the county’s road network. Approved by the council’s … Read More
Outcry as Popular Somerset Nursery Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare funding education sstrode community preschool parents A wave of anger has swept through the communities of Street and Glastonbury following the announcement that Strode College Day Nursery will close this summer. After 22 years of serving local families, the nursery, which cares … Read More