Surprising Somerset Town Leads Town Centre Growth Amid National Decline Saturday, August 30, 2025 bridgwater somerset footfall towncentre growth visitornumbers southwest placeinformatics investment development A town in Somerset is standing out against the national decline in town centre footfall, showcasing impressive growth in visitor numbers. The latest June 2025 Town Centre Visitor Report from Place Informatics, the UK’s … Read More
Yeovil Car Parking at Risk as Council Plans Major Town Centre Housing Development Thursday, August 21, 2025 yeovil masterplan housing parking regeneration development council towncentre homes publicconsultation Somerset Council has unveiled an ambitious masterplan to regenerate Yeovil town centre, proposing up to 300 new homes on four key brownfield sites. However, this development could come at a significant cost, with around 600 … Read More
Debenhams Taunton Store Listed for Sale After Years of Vacancy Friday, August 1, 2025 debenhams taunton property sale regeneration development retail realestate investment towncentre The former Debenhams department store in Taunton, located at 19-26 North Street, is officially up for sale after remaining vacant since its closure in May 2021. The site has stood empty for several years, prompting efforts to … Read More
Independent Taunton Businesswoman Urges Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton independent highstreet smallbusiness towncentre retail pedestrianisation promotion community council Susie, co-owner of local gift shop Rocket and Bird, has issued a heartfelt plea to the community to support independent businesses in Taunton. Over the past six months, several beloved local shops and venues—including sweet … Read More
Yeovil Councillors Criticize Charges for Holding Public Events at The Triangle Sunday, May 25, 2025 yeovil triangle somerset council events regeneration towncentre civic futurehighstreets community Yeovil councillors have voiced strong concerns over Somerset Council’s decision to charge fees for hosting public events at The Triangle, the recently regenerated town centre space. The Triangle, featuring a new … Read More
Keynsham Residents Have Their Say in Transforming Town Centre Saturday, May 24, 2025 keynsham regeneration consultation towncentre sustainability pedestrianisation greenspaces community infrastructure investment Residents and business owners of Keynsham are invited to participate in a vital consultation to help design the future of their town centre. Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a comprehensive regeneration plan … Read More