Shopkeepers’ Fury Over ‘Undemocratic’ Bin Collection Change That Could Cost Businesses Thousands Thursday, July 31, 2025 bath council bincollection businesses wastemanagement liberaldemocrats shopkeepers policychange opposition localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with a contentious revision to city centre bin collection times, sparking outrage among local shopkeepers who warn the change could cost some businesses up to £3,000 … Read More
Bath ‘Blighted by Sacks of Waste’ for Too Long, Say Lib Dems Monday, July 14, 2025 bath waste containers businesses liberaldemocrats collection consultation pilot environment citycenter The centre of Bath has long been “blighted by sacks of waste” left out early in the evening, according to Liberal Democrat councillors pushing for a controversial change to the city’s business waste collection times. … Read More
Demand for Clear End Date as Disruptive Bridgwater Roadworks Continue Monday, June 9, 2025 bridgwater roadworks council celebrationmile infrastructure delays businesses construction transport economy Bridgwater’s ambitious £9 million Celebration Mile project, aimed at creating a safer, car-free route linking Northgate Docks to the town’s railway station, is facing significant delays. The roadworks, which began on Eastover … Read More
Inside Bideford: Separating Social Media Noise from Reality Tuesday, May 13, 2025 bideford antisocial crime community policing southwest torridge youth businesses safety Bideford, a South West town, has recently been thrust into the social media spotlight amid claims of rising crime and antisocial behaviour. Posts circulating on platforms like Facebook have painted a picture of a community … Read More
Somerset Businesses Honored with King’s Award for Enterprise Tuesday, May 6, 2025 somerset businesses awards innovation international trade sustainable development social mobility technology recognition excellence leadership Four exceptional Somerset businesses have recently been honored with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise (KAE). The recipients - Shearwell Data, Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Ltd, Viper Innovations Ltd and John … Read More
Power Outage Causes Hundreds of Somerset Properties to Lose Electricity Monday, May 5, 2025 somerset properties power outage electricity restoration residents businesses services restoration time Hundreds of properties in Somerset have been plunged into darkness after a power outage. The unexpected loss of electricity has left many residents and businesses without access to essential services. According to the power …