Candidates Clash Over Tourist Tax and Housing at WECA Mayor Hustings Monday, April 21, 2025 weca mayor candidates clash tourism tax housing hustings election debate housing crisis short-term lets regulation airbnb tax hotels bristol infrastructure connectivity regional plan constituent councils private equity economic growth The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 … Read More
Exploring Freshford: A Glimpse Into a Highly Prized Village Sunday, April 20, 2025 freshford village somerset property bath rural charm community connectivity tranquility Nestled in the picturesque village of Freshford in Somerset, the buzz surrounding its desirability is undeniable. With estate agents touting its popularity and scarcity of rentals, Freshford appears to be a haven for those … Read More
Exploring Freshford: A Closer Look at the Highly Prized Village Sunday, April 20, 2025 freshford village somerset property charm community countryside historic railway connectivity Nestled within the picturesque village of Freshford in Somerset, the allure of this highly sought-after location is hard to ignore. With its historic charm, abundance of greenery, and convenient proximity to nearby cities, … Read More
New Gigafactory Substation in Somerset Faces Delay Until Late 2028 Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More
Permanent Bus Service Boosts Somerset Village Wednesday, April 2, 2025 somerset village bus service orchard way peasedown st john permanent transportation employees connectivity Peasedown St John is set to receive a much-anticipated boost in public transport services with the upcoming launch of a permanent bus route. Independent Councillors Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote have been instrumental in … Read More
Reopening the Portishead Line: New Stations and Future Possibilities Thursday, February 13, 2025 portishead railway stations bristol expansion infrastructure transportation development west of england connectivity After years of anticipation, the decision to reopen the railway between Bristol and Portishead has finally been approved by the government. The restoration of the railway, which was initially proposed by Brunel and first … Read More