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£15 Million Investment Secures Reopening of Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre Sunday, March 8, 2026 yeovil octagon theatre investment renovation culture somerset infrastructure community economy Plans to revive The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil with a £15 million renovation have been officially approved, paving the way for work to commence during the 2026/2027 financial year. The theatre, a cornerstone of Yeovil’s … Read More
£15 Million Investment Approved to Reopen Yeovil’s Iconic Octagon Theatre Sunday, March 8, 2026 octagon theatre yeovil investment somerset renovation culture community funding reopening Plans for a £15 million redevelopment project to reopen The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil have received official approval. The beloved venue, closed since April 2023, is set to undergo extensive renovations starting in the … Read More
Westlands Entertainment Venue Faces Closure Threat if Leonardo Exits Yeovil Friday, February 13, 2026 westlands leonardo yeovil helicopter mod entertainment closure defence octagon regeneration The future of Westlands, Yeovil’s prominent entertainment venue, hangs in the balance amid uncertainty surrounding a critical government contract for helicopter production. Owned freehold by Leonardo, Westlands has played a … Read More
£15 Million Revamp Planned for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre with Construction Set to Start in 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset accessibility funding culture dcms planning The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, closed since April 2023, is on track for a major £15 million refurbishment aimed at revitalizing the cherished cultural hub. Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council have submitted detailed … Read More
£15 Million Makeover Planned for Octagon Theatre with Work to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 theatre refurbishment yeovil somerset octagon culture community accessibility funding planning The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is poised for a £15 million transformation following plans submitted by Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council. Closed since April 2023, the theatre is set to undergo extensive renovations … Read More