Council Allocates £370,000 to Sustain Five Somerset Leisure Centres Amid Operator Administration Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset leisure council fusion administration funding community sports recreation facilities sport Somerset Council has committed £370,000 to keep five leisure centres operational after their managing operator, Fusion Leisure, entered administration earlier this month. The council oversees 16 leisure facilities across … Read More
Extra Capacity Secured at Taunton GP Surgery Near Major Housing Development Saturday, April 4, 2026 taunton healthcare gps nhs summerfieldhomes killamspark warwickhouse infrastructure somerset funding Residents of the Killams Park housing development in Taunton are set to benefit from improved local healthcare services following government-funded upgrades to a nearby GP surgery. Summerfield Homes is nearing completion of … Read More
How North Somerset Is Funding Major Regeneration Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration counciltax birnbeckpier portisheadrailway capitalbudget socialcare infrastructure funding localgovernment North Somerset is undergoing significant transformation, with restoration of Birnbeck Pier, reopening of the Portishead railway, redevelopment of the Tropicana into a major venue, and construction of the long-awaited Banwell … Read More
How Can Cash-Strapped North Somerset Afford Major Regeneration Projects? Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration councilbudget capitalspending revenuebudget socialcare infrastructure funding birnbeckpier portisheadrailway North Somerset is undergoing a remarkable transformation. From the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway to the redevelopment of the Tropicana as a nationally significant venue and the … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Safeguard Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnival mps government funding volunteers economy culture heritage tourism Somerset MPs have voiced urgent calls for government action to ensure the continued vitality of the county’s historic carnivals, emphasizing their cultural importance and economic benefits amidst rising costs. During a … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Preserve Local Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps government funding volunteers community culture economy heritage Somerset’s cherished carnivals, deeply rooted in over 400 years of tradition, face mounting financial pressures that put their future at risk. Four Somerset MPs recently gathered in Westminster Hall to highlight the … Read More