A major new chapter in the transformation of Radstock’s historic Trinity Methodist Church has begun, as work gets underway on an ambitious project to create a vibrant community hub in the heart of the town.
Known as Project EVE, the latest phase of the Trinity Hub redevelopment will see more than half of the building’s interior transformed, bringing the long-awaited vision of a new home for Radstock’s library, Radstock Town Council and community activities another step closer to reality.
Phase 3 represents one of the most significant stages of the project so far, turning a historic former church into a modern, accessible space designed to serve the community for generations to come.
The transformation will include new heating, lighting, windows, flooring, toilets and soundproofing, alongside major improvements to accessibility.
A new public entrance from The Street, together with an accessible ramp, will make the building more welcoming and easier to use.
The main church building, which will be known as Street Hall, will also be given a new lease of life, becoming a flexible, multi-purpose space which will initially provide a temporary home for Radstock’s Community Library.
A bold vision for the heart of Radstock
The redevelopment is about much more than restoring an old building.
The ambition is to create a thriving community destination where residents can meet, learn, work, attend events and enjoy activities, all under one roof.
Future plans for Trinity Hub include cultural events, community meeting spaces, a café and offices, alongside the library and Radstock Town Council facilities.
The project aims to breathe new life into one of Radstock’s landmark buildings while strengthening the town centre.
Radstock Town Council has already published a detailed four-year business plan for the building covering 2026 to 2030, outlining the vision for its future operation, the facilities and services it will provide, and how Trinity Hub will be managed as a community asset.
The publicly available plan provides a framework for the building’s long-term operation, allowing residents to see how Radstock Town Council intends to turn its investment in the refurbishment into a sustainable and thriving community facility.
Radstock Town Council purchased the former Methodist church in May 2024, setting in motion a phased programme to safeguard the historic building and transform it into a modern community asset.
The first two phases, completed on time and within budget in March 2026, concentrated on vital restoration work, including major roof repairs, improvements to fire safety and the installation of solar panels.
With those stages successfully delivered, attention has now turned from securing the building’s fabric to bringing its interior back to life.
Project EVE: Making every pound count
The latest phase has been given the distinctive name Project EVE, standing for Extreme Value Engineering.
The approach focuses on getting the maximum benefit from the available budget, prioritising work that will allow large parts of the building to become operational without waiting for every stage of the redevelopment to be completed.
The result should be a major leap forward, enabling the library and Radstock Town Council to relocate into Trinity Hub while further improvements are developed.
The latest phase is expected to take approximately six months to complete.
During the construction period, the building will be closed to the public as contractors carry out the extensive refurbishment.
Announcing the start of the latest phase, Radstock Town Council said:
“We are thrilled to announce that phase 3, Project EVE is now underway. This ambitious project will transform Trinity into a vibrant community hub at the very heart of Radstock.”
Radstock Town Council has thanked residents for their continued support and patience as the transformation gathers pace.
Ar least Radstock is spending the money wisely and on schedule unlike the Midsomer Norton Town Hall fiasco.