Historic Birnbeck Pier Restoration Saved by Last-Minute Funding Boost Wednesday, September 17, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration weston-super-mare heritage nationallottery northsomerset regeneration funding conservation The restoration of Weston-super-Mare’s historic Birnbeck Pier has been saved at the “eleventh hour” thanks to a crucial £5.5 million funding injection. The announcement came moments before councillors were … Read More
Historic Glastonbury site set for vibrant transformation Wednesday, September 17, 2025 glastonbury bailey’s regeneration beard community heritage redevelopment sustainability start-ups beckeryisland 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, … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Saved from Cancellation as New Funding Secured Tuesday, September 16, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration funding rnli council heritage lottery weston regeneration Birnbeck Pier’s restoration has been dramatically saved, just as North Somerset councillors prepared to vote on cancelling the project. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has pledged £5.5 million to fill a critical funding … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Set for Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli funding northsomerset heritage regeneration council weston-super-mare North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on canceling the ambitious restoration of Birnbeck Pier, a beloved Victorian landmark in Weston-super-Mare, following the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) recent … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Faces Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli westonsupermare pier funding council heritage regeneration lottery North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on September 16 to cancel the much-anticipated Birnbeck Pier restoration project following the withdrawal of a crucial funding partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ Somerset 620 homes plan approved Tuesday, September 2, 2025 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning affordablehousing community infrastructure regeneration localgovernment A landmark housing development set to deliver more than 600 new homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has received unanimous approval from local councillors. The project, described as “once-in-a-generation,” has been … Read More