Hanham High Street Planters Spark Controversy Thursday, March 13, 2025 hanham high street controversy planters residents council spending aesthetics safety community Hanham High Street in the South West has become the center of controversy due to the installation of bright blue planters that have divided the local community. The planters, placed in seemingly haphazard locations, have … Read More
The Impact of Bank Closures on Somerset Communities Friday, May 31, 2024 somerset bank closures community impact high street branches closure analysis online services consumer group link initiative digital banking Recent data reveals a staggering 6,000 branch closures nationwide since 2015, leaving a substantial impact on the high street and communities. The rapid pace of closures continues, with nearly 1,500 banks having either closed … Read More
Revitalizing Weston-super-Mare: High Street Gets a Makeover Thursday, March 28, 2024 weston-super-mare high street revitalization levelling up fund victorian storefronts north somerset council placemaking carter jones foot traffic town regeneration refurbishment Weston-super-Mare’s high street is set to undergo a major transformation, with a series of Victorian storefronts receiving a “vast improvement” in a bid to revitalize the area. The North Somerset Council has … Read More
The Fate of Woolworths Stores in Somerset Saturday, January 27, 2024 woolworths somerset high street closure transformation retail history stores brands iconic Woolworths, once a beloved staple of the high street, met a surprising mass closure in the late 2000s. A look into the fate of its 13 former stores in Somerset reveals diverse outcomes. From new businesses and supermarkets to … Read More