MP Rachel Gilmour Demands Urgent Improvements to Failing Bus Routes Monday, September 1, 2025 bus transport firstbus mp tiverton minehead accessibility publictransport complaints government sport Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has announced a forthcoming meeting with First Bus officials to address ongoing issues with the Number 25 and Number 28 bus routes. This action follows hundreds of complaints from … Read More
Autistic Teen Faces Educational Exclusion After Somerset Council Changes Transport Support Monday, September 1, 2025 autism education transport send disability somerset accessibility council advocacy inclusion Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school … Read More
Neighbour Blocks Disabled Parking Spot, Faces Swift Car Towing Revenge Tuesday, August 19, 2025 disabled parking neighbour disability towing accessibility conflict property legal retribution A homeowner recently shared her frustration after a neighbour repeatedly parked in front of her mother’s designated disabled parking bay, effectively trapping her inside the car. The story was recounted by Reddit user … Read More
Public Toilets in Chard Reopen After 18-Month Closure with Inclusive New Facility Tuesday, August 12, 2025 chard toilets accessibility inclusion changingplaces council refurbishment disability publicfacilities somerset After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local … Read More
Dorset Prepares for Public Response on Proposed Parking Charge Reforms Tuesday, August 12, 2025 dorset parking charges council survey fees economy accessibility permits evcharging Dorset Council is bracing for significant public feedback as it invites residents to share their views on parking across the county. Previous attempts to modify parking charges sparked widespread opposition—most notably, a … Read More
I Tried Bristol Airport's £60m New Transport Hub – and It Felt Like a Step Backwards Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange accessibility infrastructure passengerexperience expansion publictransport toddlerfriendly sport Growing up in Barcelona, I’m no stranger to airport controversies. Spain’s economic crisis in the late 2000s and early 2010s saw many airports built in remote locations that barely saw any use—take Huesca’s airport, which … Read More