Businesses Protest Controversial BID Levy Monday, August 12, 2024 protest levy clevedon bid controversy business council legal dissatisfaction transparency Local businesses in Clevedon are taking a stand against the Business Improvement District (BID) levy after a controversial vote last summer. The BID, aimed at funding town improvements through business levies, was approved … Read More
Controversial Bath LTN on Hold as Locals Seek Injunction Saturday, August 3, 2024 bath ltn locals injunction council traffic controversy scheme residents court A contentious plan to prevent through traffic in Bath by blocking three roads has been put on hold following a legal challenge from local residents seeking an injunction. The initiative, part of the Bath and North East … Read More
Controversy Surrounding LTNs: Exeter's Decision and Bath's Predicament Wednesday, June 19, 2024 ltn controversy exeter bath neighborhood traffic community council decision trial Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs) have become a contentious issue in local politics, sparking debates and dividing communities. The schemes, aimed at creating safer and more pleasant residential areas by restricting through … Read More
Bath Ballroom Showdown: Defeat for Major Housing Plans Sunday, April 14, 2024 bath housing development campaigners council planning community environment controversy heritage In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed … Read More
Bath Council's Controversial Roadworks Plan Wednesday, March 27, 2024 bath roadworks council closure bollards controversy petition local safety pedestrians Bath residents are in for major roadworks as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to close off Sydney Road to through traffic. The closure is part of the council’s liveable neighbourhood programme and is set to … Read More
Controversial Boatshed and Other Local Planning Battles in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset Sunday, February 18, 2024 boatshed salon flats planning community debate transformation conversion local controversy A wave of controversial planning applications has hit Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, stirring up heated debates among local residents. From a proposal for a boatshed for a gig club to a hair salon conversion … Read More