Independent Taunton Urges Community Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton highstreet independent business closure economy towncouncil promotion pedestrianisation community A Taunton businesswoman has issued an urgent call to support independent shops amid a wave of closures impacting the town this year. Susie, co-owner of the local gift shop Rocket and Bird, shared her concerns with over 6,200 … Read More
Glastonbury to Increase Police Patrols to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour Thursday, July 17, 2025 glastonbury policing antisocialbehaviour community safety collaboration crime business publicsafety policingguarantee Glastonbury is set to see a significant boost in police patrols aimed at tackling ongoing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Sarah Dyke, the MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has called for a united community effort … Read More
Drug Den Shut Down After Years of Turmoil in Upscale British City Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath drug crime closure police antisocial business tourism housing safety Authorities have shut down a flat at Abbey Green Courtyard in Bath after nearly nine years of persistent issues involving drug dealing, violence, and noise disturbances. Located in the heart of one of Britain’s most … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Bath Bin Collection Time Change Could Cost Businesses Over £3,000 Annually Thursday, July 10, 2025 bath waste business collection cost consultation environment pilot council waste-management Businesses in Bath may soon face increased costs due to a proposed change in the timing of commercial waste bin collections. Currently, shops in central Bath can place their bins outside by 5pm, coinciding with the end of the … Read More
Historic Somerset Business Rescued from Closure Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset somerton overtlocke business retail hardware local ownership community heritage One of Somerset’s oldest and most treasured businesses, Overt Locke, has been saved from closure. Located on West Street in Somerton, Overt Locke has been a cornerstone of the town since 1925, offering a wide range of tools, … Read More