Town challenges North Somerset Council in court over new parking charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council businesses charges legal judicialreview footfall trade Clevedon Town Council is taking legal action against North Somerset Council’s decision to introduce on-street parking charges, aiming to challenge the council’s adherence to proper decision-making procedures. In 2024, North … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Nailsea Economy Following End of Free Parking Saturday, March 7, 2026 nailsea parking economy businesses northsomerset charges highstreet council trade market Nailsea’s vibrant local economy is facing mounting challenges after North Somerset Council introduced parking charges at Station Road Car Park in June, ending a long-standing free parking policy. Many independent … Read More
‘We can’t afford another Clevedon disaster’: Businesses raise alarm over proposed parking charges Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking businesses northsomerset charges retail economy protest council trade A growing chorus of concern from Clevedon businesses has emerged over North Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges on Hill Road, threatening the town’s economic vitality. Council leader Mike Bell has … Read More
Bath MP Urges Emergency VAT Cut to Save Local Businesses Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Friday, November 14, 2025 vat hospitality costofliving bath businesses economy liberaldemocrats tax budget inflation Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse has called for an immediate VAT cut to support struggling local businesses hammered by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. She is urging the government to reduce VAT by 5% for pubs, … Read More
Bridgwater Power Outage Leaves Hundreds Without Electricity Monday, October 27, 2025 bridgwater power outage electricity blackout restoration utilities disruption homes businesses A widespread power outage in Bridgwater left more than 900 properties without electricity, causing significant disruption throughout the area. The blackout affected residential homes, local businesses, and essential services, … Read More
Somerset Town Divided Over Controversial One-Way Road Scheme Friday, October 24, 2025 bridgwater somerset oneway traffic council transport pedestrian businesses congestion infrastructure Bridgwater’s newly introduced one-way system in the town centre has sparked heated debate, with concerns that it is causing significant traffic congestion. East Quay and Salmon Parade were converted to one-way streets as part … Read More