How North Somerset Is Funding Major Regeneration Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration counciltax birnbeckpier portisheadrailway capitalbudget socialcare infrastructure funding localgovernment North Somerset is undergoing significant transformation, with restoration of Birnbeck Pier, reopening of the Portishead railway, redevelopment of the Tropicana into a major venue, and construction of the long-awaited Banwell … Read More
Calls Grow for ‘State of Emergency’ to Address Glastonbury Van-Dweller Crisis Wednesday, April 1, 2026 glastonbury somerset vandwellers travellers accommodation council emergency housing community regeneration A Glastonbury councillor has urged Somerset Council to declare a “state of emergency” to tackle the rising number of people living in vans, caravans, and motor homes along the town’s roadside. As of February 25, … Read More
Plans Approved to Revitalize Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Central Hotel with Flats and HMO Friday, March 20, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel development hmo regeneration flats planning northsomerset housing seafront Councillors in North Somerset have approved plans to restore the iconic but long-neglected Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare by converting it into residential flats alongside a controversial 19-bedroom House in … Read More
Plans Approved to Revitalize Former Weston-super-Mare Hotel with Flats and HMO Conversion Friday, March 20, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel regeneration hmo planning housing development northsomerset flats seafront North Somerset councillors have given the green light to a controversial plan aimed at rescuing the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare by converting it into flats and a house in multiple occupation (HMO). … Read More
£54m Budget for New Bath Fashion Museum Clarified Monday, March 16, 2026 bath fashionmuseum museum funding renovation council heritage culture publicrealm regeneration A leading councillor has clarified why the cost to reopen Bath’s new Fashion Museum has risen to £54 million, emphasizing that expenses are under control and funding is firmly in place. Previously estimated at £37 million, … Read More
£54 Million Investment Secures Future of Bath’s Fashion Museum Monday, March 16, 2026 bath fashionmuseum culture museumrenovation funding heritage publicrealm tourism regeneration localgovernment Bath’s new Fashion Museum is set to become a world-class cultural landmark, with a steadfast budget of £54 million ensuring its successful relocation and renovation. Originally estimated at £37 million, the project’s updated … Read More