Somerset Council Delays Asset Sales to Avoid Appearing Vulnerable to Opportunistic Buyers Tuesday, July 7, 2026 somerset council assetsales propertymarket investments commercialproperty localgovernment realestate marketstrategy financialreturns Somerset Council has chosen to stagger the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as a “weak wildebeest” to opportunistic bidders. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Asset Sales to Avoid Appearing Vulnerable to Opportunistic Bidders Tuesday, July 7, 2026 somerset assetsales propertymarket localgovernment investmentstrategy commercialassets realestate taxpayers marketstrategy councilfunding Somerset Council has strategically delayed the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as an easy target for opportunistic buyers. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and properties, … Read More
Street Market Flourishes Under New Local Management Tuesday, May 6, 2025 streetmarket parishcouncil community somerset marketmanagement localtrade streetfood nabma highstreet marketstrategy Street Parish Council has recently assumed responsibility for managing the weekly Street Market, held every Thursday, as part of Somerset Council’s initiative to devolve assets and services to local communities. This approach … Read More