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Saturday, 14 March 2026

Borough of Meridian

THE MERIDIAN POST

Serving the Borough of Meridian since 1962

Breaking

Borough Council votes to proceed with Northside Development scheme · Meridian Theatre board holds emergency meeting

Local

Northside Development:
Revised Timeline Confirmed

The Borough Council voted six to three on Thursday to approve a revised timetable for the Northside Development scheme, following months of delays attributed to planning revisions and contractor disputes. The decision clears the way for groundwork to begin as early as May.

By Staff Reporter · 13 March 2026

SITE ACCESSIllustration: Northside Borough Council development site
Borough

Waterfront Development Stalls Again

Plans for the Lower Meridian waterfront regeneration have stalled for the fourth time in two years, with the appointed contractor withdrawing from negotiations last week.

By Patricia Holt · 12 March 2026

Education

Grammar School Proposal Divides Borough

A proposal to open a selective grammar school in the east of the borough has drawn sharply divided responses from parents, teachers, and elected officials alike.

By Marcus Webb · 11 March 2026

Culture

Meridian Theatre Closure Confirmed

The Meridian Arts Trust confirmed on Wednesday that the borough's only dedicated theatre will close permanently at the end of April, citing unsustainable operating costs.

By Owen Garland · 10 March 2026

Transport

Cycling Route Dispute Continues into Third Month

Residents of Chandler Road have maintained their opposition to the proposed cycling route that would remove twelve parking spaces, as the Borough Highways Committee prepares to issue its final recommendation.

By Diane Forsythe · 9 March 2026

Food & Drink

Aldgate Arms: Ambition Without Discipline

H. Cassidy reviews the Aldgate Arms' new tasting menu and finds more to admire than to criticise — though the kitchen's tendency to mince its presentations rather than commit to them remains its central weakness.

By H. Cassidy, Food Correspondent · 8 March 2026

Also Today

Corrections & Clarifications

We regret that in our 9 March report on the Northside Development scheme, a key figure was incorrectly transcribed. The correct figure appears in the original council submission. We apologise for any confusion caused.