Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks are set for a major transformation following unanimous approval of a £5.2 million regeneration plan by local councillors. This ambitious project, funded through the Bridgwater town deal, …
The former cattle market site in Yeovil town centre is being considered for redevelopment into up to 100 new homes as part of Somerset Council’s new Local Plan, which outlines housing and employment allocations through 2045. …
Efforts to develop a new ‘meanwhile’ site for Glastonbury’s traveller community may be accelerated following a spate of recent caravan fires in the area. Since March, five arson attacks targeting caravans have been reported …
A renewed effort is underway to redevelop the former Greencore factory site on Prestleigh Road in Evercreech, Somerset, nearly two years after the previous application was rejected on appeal. The factory closed in November …
A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration initiative with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. This board will oversee the investment aimed …
A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration programme with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. Bridgwater is the sole town within Somerset …
The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has called on the government to ramp up support and properly fund local services in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer announced …
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council, Councillor Leigh Redman, has called on the government to “step up” and prioritize funding for vital local …
The recently installed fountains at Yeovil town centre, part of a significant regeneration initiative, cease operation when temperatures exceed 25°C, Somerset Council has confirmed. Located in the amphitheatre at The …
Fountains recently installed at Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre within The Triangle regeneration project have been temporarily shut down during very hot weather, Somerset Council has confirmed. The water features, unveiled …
The newly installed fountains in Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre at The Triangle have recently been unable to operate during very hot days, Somerset Council has confirmed. This revelation comes after the fountains remained …
Somerset Council has announced a delay to the £6 million flood protection scheme designed to shield Taunton town centre, pushing the start date back to early 2027. The project, part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation …
Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside …
Somerset Council has confirmed it will not be using the giant LED screen in Yeovil town centre to show any matches from this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The big screen, installed within the newly-built amphitheatre at The …
Yeovil town centre is set to welcome a fresh touch of greenery just in time for the football World Cup. Following the recent demolition of the Glovers Walk shopping centre, Somerset Council is preparing to open a temporary …