Abandoned Somerset Village Pub Transformed into a Design Lover’s Dream Tuesday, May 13, 2025 somerset pub architecture restoration studiohive regeneration design historic northsomerset creativehub The former Battleaxes pub in Wraxall, Somerset, has been given a fresh new life as The Temperance House, thanks to a remarkable refurbishment by property developers and architects Studio Hive. After remaining closed since … Read More
Midsomer Norton Town Centre Set for Revitalisation with New Public Spaces, Trees, and Building Upgrades Monday, May 12, 2025 midsomernorton regeneration publicspaces community bathnes trees urbanplanning survey events development Midsomer Norton’s town centre is poised for significant transformation, featuring new public spaces, additional tree planting, and refreshed building facades as part of an ambitious regeneration plan targeting the Old Brewery … Read More
I Went to a Seaside Town’s Indoor Market and Was the Only Customer Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market indoor business community retail regeneration local economy transformation On an overcast Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself the only customer at Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. The market appeared quiet, perhaps a victim of gloomy British weather rather than … Read More
Tropicana Transformation into 5,000-Seater Venue Poised for Approval Wednesday, May 7, 2025 tropicana weston-super-mare levellingup culturalvenue regeneration planning architecture sustainability economicimpact entertainment Plans to transform Weston-super-Mare’s Tropicana into a nationally significant 5,000-seater venue are on track for approval next week, following design amendments responding to local feedback. In 2022, North Somerset Council … Read More
Bath Fashion Museum Secures Major Funding for 2030 Reopening Tuesday, May 6, 2025 bath fashionmuseum nationallottery heritage reopening museum unesco collection regeneration culture Bath Fashion Museum has received nearly £800,000 in National Lottery Heritage Fund support to help bring its doors back open in the city centre by 2030. The museum, renowned for its vast collection of over 100,000 fashion … Read More
Frome Nightspot Granted Licence Despite Local Objections Wednesday, April 30, 2025 frome nightspot licence objections regeneration live music alcohol residents council venue events A new nightspot in Frome has been given the green light to play live music and serve alcohol, despite objections from nearby residents. Earthaus Property Ltd. obtained approval in May 2024 to convert four existing flats at 1 … Read More