How North Somerset Balances Major Regeneration Projects Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration capitalbudget revenuebudget socialcare infrastructure counciltax grants birnbeckpier portisheadrailway North Somerset is undergoing a significant period of transformation. Key projects like the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway are well underway. Meanwhile, the Tropicana is being … Read More
Somerset Council Unable to Pinpoint Locations of Over 2,300 Empty Homes Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset emptyhomes council housing taxation property grants legislation community data Somerset Council has reported that it cannot currently provide details on the locations of more than 2,300 empty homes across the county because the system required to generate this data is “still being … Read More
Somerset Council Unable to Identify Locations of 2,333 Empty Homes Due to System Development Delays Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset council emptyhomes housing tax grants development planning vacancy legislation Somerset Council has disclosed that it cannot specify the locations of over 2,300 empty homes within the county because the system required to map these properties is still under development. This revelation comes as part of … Read More
Energy Bill Support: How Customers of Octopus, Ovo, British Gas and Others Can Get Help Monday, February 9, 2026 energy debt ofgem help bills advice grants support providers arrears Millions of households across Great Britain are struggling to keep up with rising energy bills. Many may not realize that help is available through energy providers, debt advisers, charities, and government schemes designed … Read More
Council to Invest £607,000 in Wellington Cycle Link Ahead of New Railway Station Tuesday, December 23, 2025 somerset wellington cycling infrastructure transport activetravel development railstation urbanplanning grants Somerset Council is set to invest nearly £607,000 to enhance Wellington’s cycling infrastructure, ensuring a new cycle link is operational before the town’s upcoming railway station opens. The funding, sourced entirely from a … Read More
Somerset Invests Nearly £200,000 to Upgrade 15 Community Buildings Tuesday, August 19, 2025 somerset community energyefficiency grants sustainability buildings climate costsavings environment thrive Fifteen community buildings across Somerset have received nearly £200,000 in grants to carry out essential energy efficiency upgrades. These improvements aim to reduce operating costs, lower carbon emissions, and secure the … Read More