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 Plans Submitted for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre, Work Set to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset investment culture accessibility planning community The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is poised for a dramatic £15 million overhaul following the submission of ambitious refurbishment plans by Somerset Council and Yeovil Town Council. The beloved venue, closed since April 2023, … Read More
£15 Million Revamp Planned for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre, Work Set to Start Next Financial Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil refurbishment somerset council accessibility funding dcms community The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is on track for a significant £15 million refurbishment aimed at reopening its doors with enhanced facilities and improved accessibility. Closed since April 2023, the venue’s rejuvenation plans … 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
Octagon Theatre Revamp Delayed but Retains Strong Local Support Tuesday, October 14, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil somerset revamp dcms council tax planning funding Plans to revamp the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil face further delays, with the final business case unable to be submitted to the government until planning permission is granted—likely not before late 2026. Originally, Somerset … Read More