Scrapping of Cross Rifles Roundabout Upgrade Frustrates Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater crossrifles roundabout traffic congestion somersetcouncil infrastructure transport development levellingup The decision to scrap the planned upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout has left Bridgwater residents and local officials frustrated by worsening traffic congestion. The roundabout, a crucial junction connecting the A38 … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Tropicana Set for Major Transformation into a National Cultural Venue Friday, October 31, 2025 tropicana weston-super-mare levellingup renovation culturalvenue seafront arts entertainment regeneration sustainability Work has officially commenced to transform Weston-super-Mare’s beloved Tropicana into a “nationally significant” destination for culture, arts, and entertainment. Following a successful bid for Levelling Up funding in 2023, … Read More
Derelict Glastonbury Bank Transformed into Vibrant Health and Wellbeing Hub Wednesday, October 22, 2025 glastonbury wellbeing health community hub nhs levellingup stdunstans regeneration publichealth A once-derelict former bank building in Glastonbury has been revitalized and reopened today as a modern Health and Wellbeing Hub, providing a much-needed centre for holistic care. St Dunstan’s House, a Grade II listed … Read More
Bridgwater Roundabout Upgrade Nears Completion Amidst Ongoing Road Closures Thursday, September 11, 2025 bridgwater dunball roundabout somerset infrastructure roadworks traffic m5 construction levellingup Bridgwater motorists face further evening and overnight road closures over the coming two months as the significant upgrade of the Dunball roundabout approaches completion. Since November 2024, Somerset Council and contractor … Read More
Historic Mill Site to Receive Nearly £3.8 Million for Crucial Repairs Wednesday, August 20, 2025 tonedale toneworks somersetcouncil levellingup restoration historic regeneration funding repairs conservation Nearly £3.8 million will be invested over the coming months to carry out essential repairs on the historic Tone Works site located on the northern edge of Wellington. This restoration effort follows Somerset Council’s … Read More
Wiltshire MP Criticizes Government’s Industrial Strategy for Overlooking Rural Economy Thursday, July 10, 2025 wiltshire industrialstrategy ruraleconomy levellingup agriculture manufacturing defence netzero southwest ukgovernment The UK government’s recently published Industrial Strategy has sparked sharp criticism from Sarah Gibson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham, who argues that Wiltshire has been completely overlooked despite its … Read More