Reform UK Welcomes Second Councillor on North Somerset Council Tuesday, April 7, 2026 reformuk northsomerset councillor andycole localpolitics elections conservative liberaldemocrat byelection council Reform UK has strengthened its presence on North Somerset Council with the addition of Andy Cole, the independent councillor for Nailsea Golden Valley. Cole, a longstanding local politician since 1995, announced his decision … Read More
Somerset Village Empowers Local Management of Eight Green Spaces Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset street devolution parishcouncil greenspaces localgovernance housingdevelopment community publicland council Green spaces in the growing village of Street, Somerset, will soon be managed locally as part of a newly finalized devolution deal between Somerset Council and Street Parish Council. Faced with a significant budget deficit … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop in ‘Antisocial Hotspot’ Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Objections Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licensing antisocial crime localgovernment safety council community regulation A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop Granted Controversial Alcohol Licence Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licence antisocial behaviour licensing council crime retail regulation A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Leisure Charity Fusion Lifestyle Enters Administration Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 fusion leisure administration somerset devon council swimming membership recovery wellbeing Fusion Lifestyle, the charity operating numerous leisure centres and swimming pools across England—including several in Somerset and Devon—has entered administration after facing sustained financial difficulties. The … Read More
Fusion Lifestyle Enters Administration: Somerset and Devon Leisure Centres to Remain Open Friday, April 3, 2026 fusion leisure somerset devon administration council swimming gym community parkwood Fusion Lifestyle, the charity managing numerous leisure centres and swimming pools across England, including several in Somerset and Devon, has entered administration after enduring prolonged financial difficulties. The … Read More