Somerset Council has announced plans to purchase 15 council homes dedicated to emergency accommodation, using a £3.3 million underspend from its Housing Revenue Account. This investment aims to alleviate the pressure caused …
Taunton is bucking the national trend, showing promising signs of retail and economic vitality. Recent data reveals a 2.1% increase in weekly footfall in the town so far this year, significantly outperforming the UK average …
Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen …
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 neighbourhoods …
Residents in Weston-super-Mare are set to take the lead in revitalising their neighbourhoods with a new £20 million government fund designed to improve local parks, high streets, and vacant buildings. Daniel Aldridge, the …
Bridgwater, the only town in the Somerset Council area selected for phase two of the government’s Pride in Place programme, has secured £20 million to invest in revitalizing its most deprived neighborhoods over the next …
Local communities in Twerton and Hartcliffe are set to benefit from a significant government investment totaling around £40 million over the next ten years. This funding, announced as part of the national Pride in Place …
The Bristol and Bath area is poised for significant economic growth and job creation following the unveiling of an ambitious 10-year Growth Strategy led by West of England metro mayor Helen Godwin. The comprehensive plan …
The seaside town of Weston-super-Mare is poised for a major revival, thanks to focused efforts on community sports and ambitious regeneration projects. The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie …
The beloved Ivy Inn in Heddington, a 17th-century Grade II listed pub, is on the verge of reopening thanks to a determined local community effort. After closing last year, this iconic Wiltshire pub has sparked widespread …
Aldi has announced that Somerset is a key focus area in its ambitious £1.6 billion expansion plan spanning 2026 and 2027. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket operator revealed this during its annual trading update, outlining …
The BBC has officially confirmed the much-anticipated return of Dragons' Den after the show’s extended hiatus from television. Launching in 2005, Dragons' Den continues to captivate audiences with its latest 22nd series. This …
Yeovil Town Football Club has been granted an additional two years to repurchase Huish Park Stadium and its surrounding land from Somerset Council. Originally purchased by South Somerset District Council in May 2022 for …
The Avon Pension Fund is consulting 20,000 randomly selected members to decide whether to continue its £18 million investment in the defence and aerospace sector. The £6 billion fund, which manages pensions for around 100,000 …
The Avon Pension Fund is reaching out to 20,000 randomly selected members to gather their opinions on whether the fund should continue investing approximately £18 million in the defence and aerospace industries. This …