Keynsham Aldi Plans Facing Rejection Due to Traffic Concerns Monday, June 8, 2026 aldi keynsham traffic congestion planning supermarket highways broadmeadlane council development Plans to build a new Aldi supermarket in Keynsham are at risk of being rejected amid concerns that the development would cause severe traffic congestion on local roads. Despite receiving strong public support, with nearly 200 … Read More
Council Apologises for Disruption Caused by Manvers Street Closure Ahead of Christmas Market Monday, June 8, 2026 bath manversstreet roadworks publictransport hospitalaccess busroutes council infrastructure disruption christmasmarket sport Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued an apology for the disruption caused by the closure of Manvers Street in Bath’s city centre, which began last week and is expected to last up to six months. The closure, … Read More
Somerset Council Urged to Boost Tree Planting Following M5 Roundabout Tree Loss Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset trees environment biodiversity nationalhighways climatechange flooding conservation council reforestation Somerset Council faces growing calls to increase tree planting efforts after dozens of mature trees were removed near the Edithmead roundabout in Highbridge, close to junction 22 of the M5. The area recently underwent … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Following Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti bath shopclosure council vandalism independentbusiness retail conflict community economy The front of the recently closed Chapter 22 shop in Bath has been vandalized with graffiti containing offensive language, including the phrase “F*** Bath” and derogatory remarks targeting the local council. Chapter 22, a … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Amid Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti vandalism bath chapter22 council closure retail independent controversy economy The shuttered storefront of Chapter 22, a former Bath shop known for selling records and plants, has been vandalized with offensive graffiti including the phrase “F*** Bath.” The defacement also includes … Read More
Five Somerset Leisure Sites Secured by £215k Council Rescue Deal Friday, June 5, 2026 somerset leisure freedomleisure fusionlifestyle community sports council fitness recreation facilities sport Five key leisure facilities across Somerset have been saved from permanent closure thanks to a £215,000 rescue deal brokered by Somerset Council. The decision comes after Fusion Lifestyle, the previous operator managing … Read More