Yeovil Car Park Closures for Housing Threaten High Street’s Future Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil parking regeneration housing highstreet somerset retail economy carparks council A proposed plan to close up to 600 parking spaces in Yeovil’s town centre to build 300 new homes has sparked fears among local businesses that it could spell the end for the High Street. Somerset Council is considering … Read More
New Plans Set to Revitalize Somerset’s Midsomer Norton Town Centre Monday, October 6, 2025 midsomernorton regeneration masterplan brewery heritage housing publicconsultation highstreet sustainability community Residents, businesses, and visitors of Midsomer Norton are invited to share their views on an exciting new vision aimed at creating a vibrant and sustainable town centre. Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership … Read More
Inside the Eerie Decline and Future of Torquay’s Union Square Shopping Centre Sunday, October 5, 2025 torquay unionsquare redevelopment retail panniermarket regeneration housing community highstreet shopping The Union Square shopping centre in Torquay, opened in 1982, was once the heart of the town’s retail scene. However, a profound shift in shopping habits over recent decades has left the centre nearly deserted. Now, visitors … Read More
Shops Get a Fresh New Look Thanks to High Street Revamp Friday, October 3, 2025 revitalisation highstreet bath community business shopfront investment twerton improvements local Two Bath shops have recently received stylish new façades as part of a broader high street revitalisation effort led by Bath & North East Somerset Council. This initiative aims to breathe fresh life into local … Read More
Why Frome in Somerset is Being Called the Most Beautiful High Street in the UK Saturday, September 27, 2025 frome somerset highstreet markets culture heritage tourism nunneycastle independentshops cobblestones There’s something magical about exploring a new place, and Frome, in Somerset, is proving to be one of Britain’s most spectacular hidden gems. Frequently praised as the UK’s most beautiful high street, Frome combines historic … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading a High Street Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail somerset entrepreneurship localeconomy revival interimspaces Shepton Mallet exudes a strong sense of community spirit. At the heart of the town, the bustling market place welcomes visitors with small gestures like a crate of free apples and bananas for children, placed outside The … Read More