Rising Rents Threaten Weymouth’s Seaside Tourism and Small Businesses Thursday, July 3, 2025 weymouth tourism dorset rents smallbusiness council economy hotels regeneration growth Weymouth’s economy faces potential damage as rent increases loom over 65 council-owned hotels, sparking concerns from local representatives. Littlemoor and Preston councillor Louie O’Leary warned that significant rent hikes … Read More
Hinkley Point C Contracts Fuel Rapid Growth of Local Businesses Thursday, May 8, 2025 hinkley somerset nuclear apprenticeships supplychain growth engineering jobs education infrastructure Somerset businesses are experiencing unprecedented growth after securing contracts to support the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. As the project reaches its peak construction phase, a workforce of … Read More
Revitalizing Street Market: A Thriving Community Hub Tuesday, May 6, 2025 street market community management growth local council empowerment revitalization strategy The Street Parish Council has embraced the responsibility of managing the weekly Street Market, a Thursday tradition. This change is part of Somerset Council’s effort to decentralize assets and services, empowering … Read More
Lidl Announces Plan to Open 11 New Stores in Somerset Monday, April 28, 2025 lidl somerset expansion stores investment supermarket growth employment suppliers uk expansion plans Lidl, the popular discount supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for Somerset, revealing the intention to invest over £500 million to open 11 new stores in the area. The supermarket’s 2025 site … Read More
The Emerging Charms of Keynsham: A Town Between Bristol and Bath Saturday, April 19, 2025 keynsham bristol bath community identity independent population commuter homebuyers growth Nestled between the vibrant city of Bristol and the elegant town of Bath, Keynsham is carving out its own unique identity. While its illustrious neighbors have long captured attention, Keynsham is seeing its appeal grow as a … Read More
Keynsham: The Growing Appeal Between Bristol and Bath Saturday, April 19, 2025 keynsham bristol bath identity community market indie library commuters growth Situated between the vibrant city of Bristol and the elegant Bath, the town of Keynsham is quietly making a name for itself. Nestled amidst these two iconic cities, Keynsham has been striving to carve out its distinct … Read More