'Oppressive' 19-Bedroom HMO in Weston-super-Mare Approved by One Vote Monday, April 20, 2026 hmo weston-super-mare planning redevelopment grandcentralhotel housing council controversy regeneration accommodation In a tightly contested decision, councillors in Weston-super-Mare voted by a single vote to approve plans for a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite strong objections from council planning officers. The … Read More
West Country Landlord Given Green Light to Keep Giant St George’s Cross on Pub Friday, April 17, 2026 stgeorgescross landlord pub englandflag heritage conservation pewsey planning sports controversy sport A West Country landlord has been granted permission to keep a massive St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his pub, following a contentious debate with local authorities and residents. Jerry Kunkler, landlord of The … Read More
Landlord Ordered to Remove St George’s Cross Painted on Historic Pub Tuesday, April 14, 2026 landlord stgeorgescross pub conservation wiltshire planning heritage community controversy enforcement A landlord in Wiltshire has been instructed to remove a large St George’s Cross painted on the exterior of his historic pub following complaints that it resembles “the headquarters of the National Front.” Jerry Kunkler, who … Read More
Landlord Ordered to Remove Giant St George's Cross from Pub Exterior Following Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 landlord stgeorgescross conservation planning pub heritage wiltshire controversy patriotism enforcement Jerry Kunkler, the landlord of the Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire, has been instructed by Wiltshire Council to remove a large St George’s Cross painted on the front of the historic pub. The red cross, first painted in … Read More
Concerns Persist Over “Oppressive” 19-Bed HMO in Redevelopment of Iconic Weston Grand Central Hotel Saturday, April 11, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentral development hmo planning regeneration housing controversy council taelon Plans to transform the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into new homes have sparked ongoing controversy, as council officers continue to raise concerns about the impact of a proposed 19-bedroom house in … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Sparks Heated Debate Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage unesco tourism development housing infrastructure conservation controversy somerset A recent meeting discussing Glastonbury’s potential bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting deep divisions within the community. The controversy surrounding the bid has … Read More