Birnbeck Pier: From Decay to Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration victorian heritage weston-super-mare lottery fund coastal regeneration Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small … Read More
Bath City Centre Revitalised with Art, Seating, and Green Spaces in Broad Street Place Upgrade Saturday, September 20, 2025 bath broadstreetplace publicart greenspace regeneration citycentre community sustainability urbandesign localbusiness A previously overlooked corner of Bath city centre has been transformed into a vibrant, nature-friendly public space, offering a fresh and welcoming environment for both residents and visitors. Broad Street Place, the walkway … Read More
Somerset Council Unveils Ambitious Yeovil Town Centre Masterplan Saturday, September 20, 2025 yeovil regeneration somerset redevelopment masterplan housing consultation urbanplanning sustainability culture 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 … Read More
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