A Major milestone in the regeneration of Yeovil has been reached with the start of demolition work on Glovers Walk by Somerset Council’s contractors.
It is one of 4 key development sites in the town earmarked for major investment as part of the Yeovil Refresh regeneration scheme, and Councillor Mike Rigby, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets was joined by Yeovil MP Adam Dance to see the Council’s contractor Walters UK begin the demolition process.
Glovers Walk was bought by Somerset Council in September 2024 thanks to Government funding from the Future High Street Fund (FHSF).
Long-term the plan is for redevelopment of the 2.2 acre site for mixed use aimed at providing a foundation for economic regeneration of the area as part of a revitalised town centre. A new transport interchange forms part of the plans and throughout the demolition process a passenger waiting room and toilets will be reinstated at the town’s bus station.
The estimated timeframe for completed redevelopment of the site is 3 to 5 years, and the Council has been working in partnership with the local community and groups Love Yeovil and Yeovil Art Space on a survey to gather views and ideas about short to medium-term use of the site prior to redevelopment.
Plans for this transition phase which will include artwork on the hoardings around the site, will be shared in more detail later this month.
Councillor Rigby said:
Yeovil Refresh is a major investment in the town, and the Glovers Walk site will be an integral part of a rejuvenated town centre. It is really exciting to get to this next stage – this site has so much to offer and we’re grateful to the community and local partners for their input so far.
It is going to take time and we want to ensure we bring local people with us – so far their views have been vital to understanding what the future site will look like.
MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance said:
The demolition of Glovers Walk is a significant step forward in Yeovil’s regeneration. For too long, this site has stood as a symbol of decline—but now it represents an opportunity for fresh ideas, local pride, and economic renewal.
I’m particularly pleased to see Somerset Council working in partnership with community groups like Love Yeovil and Yeovil Art Space to ensure local voices shape the future of the town centre.
Once a longer-term plan for the site has been agreed, Somerset Council will be seeking a development partner to deliver it.
