The Union Square shopping centre in Torquay, opened in 1982, was once the heart of the town’s retail scene. However, a profound shift in shopping habits over recent decades has left the centre nearly deserted. Now, visitors …
Union Square shopping centre in Torquay, built in 1982, was once a vibrant heart of shopping and social life. Over the decades, however, evolving consumer habits and the rise of online shopping have taken their toll, leaving …
The future of speedway and other sports at Abbey Stadium in north Swindon is under threat, as Gaming International, the stadium’s owner, has submitted planning applications that could transform the site beyond recognition. …
Somerset Council is inviting residents to shape the future of Yeovil through its new Town Centre Masterplan consultation. This ambitious plan aims to revitalize the heart of Yeovil by creating a more pedestrian-friendly …
Work has begun to breathe new life into Glastonbury’s historic Baily’s Factory, transforming it into a dynamic workspace designed for start-ups, growing local businesses, and community activities. Beard, the lead contractor, …
Brean Splash, one of Somerset’s busiest holiday resorts, is set to receive a thrilling transformation with a £10.2 million redevelopment plan submitted by Unity Holidays, owners of Unity Beach holiday park. The ambitious …
Lidl has submitted multi-million pound plans to Somerset Council proposing the demolition of their existing supermarket in Wincanton to make way for a larger, modern replacement. The proposed development aims to improve the …
Somerset Council has agreed to spend £1.4 million to progress the regeneration of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, just two weeks before launching a public consultation on the venue’s future. Initially, the council planned a …
Bath’s iconic fire station near Cleveland Bridge, an Art Deco gem from 1938, is set to be demolished and replaced with a modern facility. Avon Fire and Rescue Service has submitted a planning application to Bath and North …
Demolition work at Yeovil’s Glovers Walk shopping centre has been temporarily delayed due to the unexpected discovery of two thriving bee colonies comprising approximately 70,000 pollinators. Contractors, working under …
The historic Methodist Chapel on West Street in Axbridge is set to take on a new lease of life—not as a place of worship but as a thriving arts centre. After being declared redundant last year due to declining congregation …
West Somerset House, the former headquarters of West Somerset Council located on Killick Way in Williton, has undergone a significant refurbishment costing £400,000. Once the administrative center until the council’s …
The owners of Halfway Farm, a derelict and overgrown farmhouse situated between Chew Magna and Pensford in Somerset, have lodged their seventh planning application to redevelop the site. The farmhouse, described by the owners …
The former Somerset Bridge Primary School site in Bridgwater is set to be transformed into a new development comprising homes and office space, following a recent approval by Somerset Council’s planning committee north. The …
North Somerset Council has submitted an exciting planning application aimed at transforming Marine Lake, a cherished outdoor water attraction in Weston-super-Mare. The proposals, crafted by the council’s appointed …