Major Redevelopment Plans for Former Grand Central Hotel into Modern Flats Friday, March 13, 2026 weston supermare grandcentral development flats hmo planning council architecture regeneration Plans are underway to transform the long-neglected Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into stylish residential apartments. Once a grand hotel facing the iconic Grand Pier, the building has stood empty and deteriorating … Read More
Uncertain Future for 'Pride in Place' Funding in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset pride regeneration funding bridgwater burnham highbridge government communities localcouncil The future of ‘pride in place’ funding for extra Somerset areas remains uncertain, as local officials await clarity on whether more neighbourhoods will benefit. The Labour government launched the Pride in Place programme in … Read More
Westlands Entertainment Venue Faces Closure Threat if Leonardo Exits Yeovil Friday, February 13, 2026 westlands leonardo yeovil helicopter mod entertainment closure defence octagon regeneration The future of Westlands, Yeovil’s prominent entertainment venue, hangs in the balance amid uncertainty surrounding a critical government contract for helicopter production. Owned freehold by Leonardo, Westlands has played a … Read More
No Plans to Demolish Derelict Building Near Chard Leisure Centre Sunday, February 8, 2026 chard somerset building11 bodenmill leisurecentre historicengland derelict regeneration library laceindustry Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no current plans to demolish Building 11, a derelict and listed structure located near Chard Leisure Centre. This decision follows the council’s withdrawal of demolition plans … Read More
Dozens of New Homes Proposed in Keynsham as Developer Opens Consultation Wednesday, February 4, 2026 keynsham housing development community affordable consultation regeneration planning sustainability expansion Keynsham is set to welcome up to 110 new homes, with nearly half designated as affordable housing, following the launch of a public consultation on a proposed development off Manor Road. Developer Taylor Wimpey has revealed … Read More
Bath Quays North Will “Absolutely” Include Affordable Housing, Says Council Wednesday, January 28, 2026 bath bathquaysnorth affordablehousing development planning council aequus socialhousing regeneration urbandevelopment Bath’s ambitious new city quarter, Bath Quays North, will indeed include affordable housing, a leading councillor has assured, clarifying earlier confusion. The council had recently secured planning permission for 96 flats on … Read More