Investment

Monday, May 20, 2024 bath security terrorism project city safety concerns effectiveness skepticism investment

In an effort to protect the bustling city of Bath, a multimillion-pound project known as the Bath City Centre Security scheme has been underway for the past two years. This initiative has involved the permanent restriction of … Read More

Friday, March 8, 2024 somerset council investment gravity gigafactory repayment business rates infrastructure government grants public transport cycling environmental impact local sourcing employment housing market

Somerset Council has committed to investing £150m in the Gravity site near Bridgwater, following the announcement of a £4bn investment in a new electric vehicle battery factory. Agratas revealed plans for the gigafactory on … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset quarry revitalization arts culture government grant weston-super-mare community ownership fund weston town council community investment

Plans to repurpose a disused Somerset quarry into a center for arts and culture have received a financial boost from the Government. The closure of Weston-super-Mare’s old town quarry in August raised concerns about the … Read More

Monday, December 4, 2023 development homes campus community investment jobs sustainable transportation consultation woolavington

Proposals have been unveiled for a development in Woolavington that includes a primary school, local center, play areas, and 1,700 homes. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley is seeking land allocation for the project, emphasizing … Read More

Friday, November 24, 2023 poundland somerset expansion stores retail m&co wilko opening dates rapid growth investment

Poundland is on a rapid expansion drive in Somerset, taking over former M&Co and Wilko sites and planning to open four new stores in a two-week period before Christmas. The retailer has confirmed the opening dates for … Read More