New Rogue Landlord Crackdown Faces Criticism Over Lack of Funding Saturday, May 30, 2026 landlords renters housing law enforcement funding bath council prosecutions tenants Bath and North East Somerset Council has raised concerns over the funding of enforcement measures under the new Renter’s Rights Act, which came into effect on May 1. The landmark legislation prohibits no-fault evictions and … Read More
Bath boat owners ordered to leave Pulteney Weir hit back at 'scruffy' claims Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath pulteney river boaters eviction safety council rugby weir mooring sport A heated dispute has arisen between Bath & North East Somerset Council and boat owners moored near the historic Pulteney Weir. The council has issued eviction notices to several boats anchored close to this iconic … Read More
Merger of Somerset Town and Village Delayed Due to Legal Challenge Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset langport huishepiscopi merger council legalchallenge governance localgovernment parish counciltax Plans to merge Langport, a town in Somerset, with its neighbouring village, Huish Episcopi, have been paused following a legal challenge. Langport is almost entirely surrounded by Huish Episcopi, which has borne the brunt of … Read More
Legal Challenge Pauses Proposed Merger of Langport and Huish Episcopi Parishes Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset council langport huishepiscopi merger legal government parish consultation taxation Plans to merge the Somerset town of Langport with its neighboring parish, Huish Episcopi, have been postponed following a legal challenge. Langport, largely encircled by Huish Episcopi, has faced financial pressures, with its … Read More
Dog Walker’s Quick Thinking Prevents Injury as Massive Tree Branch Crashes Down Friday, May 29, 2026 treewalking safety bath locksbrook incident parks dogs weather emergency council Shocking CCTV footage has captured the moment a dog walker in Bath narrowly escaped injury when a massive tree branch suddenly crashed down beside her. Yuan Zhang was walking her cockapoo in Locksbrook Cemetery, Lower Weston, … Read More
Dog Walker’s Quick Reaction Saves Her from Falling Tree Branch in Bath Friday, May 29, 2026 dogwalking bath treefall locksbrook safety emergency cctv weather council accident Shocking CCTV footage has captured a life-threatening moment when a dog walker in Bath narrowly escaped being crushed by a huge branch that suddenly fell from a tree. Yuan Zhang was walking her cockapoo in Locksbrook … Read More