Rising Rents Threaten Weymouth’s Seaside Tourism and Small Businesses Thursday, July 3, 2025 weymouth tourism dorset rents smallbusiness council economy hotels regeneration growth Weymouth’s economy faces potential damage as rent increases loom over 65 council-owned hotels, sparking concerns from local representatives. Littlemoor and Preston councillor Louie O’Leary warned that significant rent hikes … Read More
New Taunton Footbridge Installation Delayed Until 2026 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 taunton footbridge rivertone somerset cycling infrastructure governmentfunding construction regeneration community Somerset Council has confirmed that the installation of a new footbridge in Taunton town centre will be postponed until early 2026. The approved project, initially planned for summer 2025, aims to replace the existing narrow … Read More
Shepton Mallet Residents to Decide Future of Their Town with Landmark Neighbourhood Plan Saturday, June 21, 2025 sheptonmallet neighbourhoodplan sustainabledevelopment housing community greenspaces infrastructure transport localgovernment regeneration Shepton Mallet residents face a pivotal moment as they prepare to vote on the much-anticipated Neighbourhood Plan in a public referendum on July 17. Aligned with the local elections, this vote will determine if the … Read More
Next Steps Announced for Major New Entertainment Venue at Somerset’s Tropicana Thursday, June 12, 2025 tropicana somerset norhtsomerset entertainment venue westonseafront development construction regeneration investment North Somerset Council is moving forward with exciting plans to transform the Tropicana into a premier entertainment venue. Following last month’s approval of the refurbishment scheme, the council’s Cabinet is set to review … Read More
Progress and Prospects: Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects Unfold Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration development community townsfund infrastructure sustainability heritage leisure solarenergy Glastonbury is experiencing a significant transformation as nine of its regeneration projects continue advancing towards completion, despite setbacks such as those with the Red Brick Building redevelopment. As one of 101 UK … Read More
Glastonbury’s Regeneration Projects: Progress and Future Plans Tuesday, June 10, 2025 glastonbury regeneration townfund infrastructure community leisure sustainability heritage innovation development Glastonbury is making strides with its regeneration projects, backed by a £23.6 million investment from the UK government’s towns fund. As one of just two Somerset towns awarded this funding, initially allocated to 11 … Read More