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Celebrating empty shops

Creative and learning centres housed in empty shops in Taunton and Blackburn’s town centres have proven to be a huge success, attracting scores of visitors and praise from across the communities.  Launched in February 2010,...

Our place, your place: Taunton

The regeneration of Taunton has been the focus for Taunton’s empty shop project this week. Our Place, Your Place: Taunton is hosting a series of talks and activities from 8 to 13 March looking at what has been achieved...

Funding announced for first wave eco-towns to deliver new green facilities

Housing Minister John Healey has this week announced a share of £60m for each of the first four pioneering eco-towns. The cash is a major boost for the country’s biggest ever green home building programme and will fund over...

'Pop Art' transforms Blackburn town centre

An empty interior design store in Blackburn town centre received a new lease of life when artists took over on Monday February 1st.

The former Waterloo Pavilion shop has been transformed into a drop-in style learning centre...

Second Wave of Eco-towns Proposed

Housing Minister John Healey has today announced proposals for a second wave of world leading eco-towns and pledged to double the money to a total of £10m to support councils in developing their plans.In July, Mr Healey...