Glastonbury Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown Faces Challenges Over Enforcement Thursday, December 4, 2025 glastonbury antisocial pspo enforcement streetdrinking somerset policing communitysafety business publicorder Efforts to tackle antisocial behaviour in Glastonbury through new legal measures may fall short due to enforcement challenges and the financial hardship faced by many offenders. Avon and Somerset Constabulary, in partnership … Read More
Bath Stationery Shop Launches Fundraiser to Secure New Premises After Rent Hike Thursday, November 20, 2025 stationery bath fundraiser vintage printing business relocation rent community support Meticulous Ink, a beloved stationery shop in Bath, has announced a fundraising campaign to secure a new permanent location after facing a significant rent increase. Having served the Walcot Street community for over 11 years, … Read More
Businesses Rally Against North Somerset Council's Parking Charge Plans in Clevedon Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking northsomerset business charges protest trade smallbusiness council community A growing chorus of local businesses is speaking out against North Somerset Council’s proposed parking charges in Clevedon. The council’s plans to introduce fees in key areas like Hill Road have sparked concern that the … Read More
MP Champions VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 vat hospitality weston-super-mare economy tourism pubs tax business northsomerset closures The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their … Read More
Rachel Gilmour MP Optimistic Following Allied Pharmacies Deal to Rescue Local Pharmacies Sunday, November 16, 2025 Rachel Gilmour Tiverton health politics business Residents in Tiverton, Minehead, and Williton have reason to feel hopeful after Rachel Gilmour MP announced that Allied Pharmacies has agreed to take over several local pharmacy sites. The rescue deal follows months of … Read More