Closing Minehead Care Training Facility Called a ‘Colossal Mistake’ by Opposition Councillors Monday, May 18, 2026 minehead somerset socialcare training council nhs westsomerset health regeneration transport Conservative councillors have voiced strong opposition to the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, warning it would be a “colossal mistake” with damaging consequences for west … Read More
Plans Unveiled for New £7 Million Aldi Supermarket in Frome Thursday, May 14, 2026 aldi frome supermarket retail development jobs community regeneration consultation construction Frome could soon welcome a new £7 million Aldi supermarket, with plans set to replace the current site of The Range on Wessex Fields. The proposed development aims to revitalize the area by creating a modern retail space … Read More
10,000-Capacity Arena at Tropicana Weston-Super-Mare Gets Green Light Wednesday, May 13, 2026 tropicana weston-super-mare livenation arena entertainment music venue development regeneration council Plans to convert Weston-super-Mare’s famous former lido, the Tropicana, into a major 10,000-capacity arena have been approved by councillors. This ambitious redevelopment will create one of the largest live music venues in … Read More
Bridgwater Health and Care Academy Set to Open by Spring 2028 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 bridgwater health careacademy somerset nhs regeneration training construction levellingup planning Bridgwater’s eagerly anticipated Health and Care Academy is now expected to open in the spring of 2028, following a revised funding timeline and strategic planning efforts. Originally backed by a £19.7 million grant … Read More
Bridgwater Health and Care Academy Opening Delayed Until Spring 2028 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 bridgwater healthcare academy construction regeneration nhs somerset training funding planning The much-anticipated Bridgwater Health and Care Academy is now expected to open in spring 2028, following a revised funding arrangement and construction timeline. The project, funded by a £19.7 million grant from the … Read More
Aldi Plans Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Vacant Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi midsomernorton somerset supermarket development brownfield regeneration housing nursinghome planning A long-abandoned industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see new life as Aldi submits plans to redevelop the space. The former Welton Bibby & Baron factory, once a key local employer and paper … Read More