Somerset Village to Gain 30 New Homes After Council's Appeal Is Overturned Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset housing development planning affordablehousing keintonmandeville council inspectorate environment infrastructure A small village in Somerset is set to receive 30 new homes after a planning appeal by Galion Homes was approved by the Planning Inspectorate. The development, located north of Church Street in Keinton Mandeville near … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £3 Million to Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview recruitment transformation equalpay budget workforce consultation finance Somerset Council is set to invest £3 million over the next two years in a thorough review of staff pay levels and reward structures. This initiative aims to ensure the council remains competitive in recruiting and retaining … Read More
Somerset Council Allocates £3 Million for Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Amid Financial Concerns Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview staff salary recruitment equalpay transformation budget legalrisk Somerset Council has committed £3 million over the next two years to conduct a thorough review of its staff pay levels and rewards. This move aims to address recruitment and retention challenges by ensuring pay scales are … Read More
'Marmite' Stripes Spark Debate on Boutique Shopfront in Historic South West Town Monday, November 3, 2025 marmite boutique marlborough listedbuilding conservation highstreet shopfront planning wiltshire heritage A bold new look for Willow & Wolf, a fashion and homewares boutique in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has sparked a mix of admiration and controversy. Owner Isabella Wookey recently painted striking pink and brown stripes—dubbed … Read More
'Marmite' Stripes Spark Debate on Boutique Shop Front in South West Monday, November 3, 2025 marmite marlborough boutique heritage conservation highstreet painting enforcement community retail A boutique shop owner in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has caused a stir after painting bold pink and brown ‘Marmite’ stripes on the front of her Grade-II listed building, sparking mixed reactions among locals and … Read More
Somerset Jewellers Shuts After 22 Years, Marking the End of an Era on the High Street Monday, November 3, 2025 jewellery highstreet clevedon bryants closingsale retail watch watches simonbryant clevedonshopping After more than two decades of serving the Clevedon community, Bryants Jewellers is closing its doors. Owned and operated by Simon and Michelle Bryant for 22 years, the beloved jewellery shop announced its closure today, … Read More