Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More
Female-Led Somerset Family Business Expands Aerospace Manufacturing Facility Tuesday, July 15, 2025 somerset aerospace textiles manufacturing defence aviation growth apprenticeships uk innovation Needles and Pins Aerospace, a female-led, family-owned industrial textiles manufacturer based in Somerton, Somerset, has officially unveiled its expanded production facility. The upgrade highlights a major milestone in the … Read More
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