Future of Bath's New Fashion Museum to Be Decided Friday, May 8, 2026 bath fashionmuseum planning heritage architecture culture museum redevelopment council funding Plans to transform a historic city centre building into Bath’s new Fashion Museum are set for a crucial decision next week. Bath and North East Somerset Council proposes converting the former post office building at the … Read More
Mecca Bingo Taunton Faces Possible Closure Amid Chain’s Strategic Changes Thursday, May 7, 2026 mecca bingo taunton closure somerset redevelopment lease maintenance community exeter The Taunton branch of Mecca Bingo, a key entertainment venue in Somerset’s county town, is on the verge of potential closure. This follows decisions by the chain to evaluate locations in the South West that are nearing … Read More
Former Taunton Gasworks Site Poised for Long-Awaited Redevelopment Friday, April 24, 2026 taunton gasworks redevelopment planning housing vistry galliford phosphate environment construction The redevelopment of Taunton’s former gasworks site is finally set to move forward, following a decisive ruling by the Planning Inspectorate. This marks a significant step toward transforming the long-dormant brownfield site … Read More
'Oppressive' 19-Bedroom HMO in Weston-super-Mare Approved by One Vote Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo weston-super-mare planning redevelopment grandcentralhotel housing council controversy regeneration accommodation In a tightly contested decision, councillors in Weston-super-Mare voted by a single vote to approve plans for a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite strong objections from council planning officers. The … Read More
'Oppressive' 19-Bedroom HMO in Weston-super-Mare Approved by Narrow Council Vote Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo planning weston-super-mare development redevelopment council voting housing grandcentral controversy In a tightly contested decision, North Somerset councillors voted 6-5 to approve the conversion of extensions at the derelict Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). This … Read More
Bath Rugby Unveils Timeline for New 18,000-Seat Stadium Construction Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bathrugby gallagherpremiership stadium recreationground redevelopment jamesdyson tarquinmcdonald construction sportsfinance rugby sport Bath Rugby is poised to begin construction on a new 18,000-seat stadium shortly after the conclusion of the 2026/27 Gallagher Premiership season, marking a pivotal step in the club’s evolution both on and off the pitch. CEO … Read More