Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana lands £2.7m for transformation

A historic seafront venue in Weston-super-Mare has secured £2.7m from the government for a major transformation project. North Somerset Council will use the cash to complete the final phase of works on the Tropicana and turn it into a flagship cultural centre.

A planning application for the project was submitted by the local authority's preferred contractor, Morgan Sindall Construction, earlier this month and the venue was partially closed.

Work is due to be completed by March 2026, with the appointed venue operator then carrying out a fit out.

Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s executive member for culture and leisure, said: “I’m delighted that our bid has been approved – well done to council officers for all their hard work in making this happen. This funding will enable us to work with a venue operator to further secure the longterm viability of the site as a culture and enterta