Disused Retail Space in Bath Proposed for Residential and Commercial Redevelopment Sunday, October 12, 2025 bath redevelopment apartments commercial parking southdown planning heritage coronationavenue council A vacant retail property in Bath is slated for redevelopment under new plans submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council. The site at 133b to 139 Coronation Avenue in Southdown would be demolished and replaced with two … Read More
Tourism in Wiltshire Plummets Following Council's Withdrawal of Funding for Visit Wiltshire Sunday, October 12, 2025 tourism wiltshire visitwiltshire council funding visitor-economy destinationmanagementplan lvep economic-development local-government Wiltshire has experienced a significant drop in tourist visits, with numbers falling by 22% over the past year. This decline coincides with Wiltshire Council’s second decision to defund Visit Wiltshire, the county’s dedicated … Read More
Minehead War Memorial Defaced by Vandals Friday, October 10, 2025 minehead memorial vandalism graffiti war police restoration community council investigation Minehead’s cherished war memorial was vandalized on Friday, October 10, leaving the community deeply saddened and outraged. The monument, dedicated to honoring those who served and sacrificed their lives in war, was defaced … Read More
North Somerset Council Seeks Government Aid to Avert Financial Collapse Friday, October 10, 2025 northsomerset council budget financialcrisis counciltax capitalisation socialcare governmentfunding localgovernment bankruptcy North Somerset Council is facing a dire financial crisis and will require “exceptional financial support” from the government to avoid insolvency next year. A forthcoming report, scheduled for the council’s cabinet meeting on … Read More
‘Tax on disabled’ overturned as free parking returns for Blue Badge holders Thursday, October 9, 2025 bluebadge disabled parking wiltshire council accessibility inclusion disabilityrights liberaldemocrats conservatives Wiltshire Council’s Liberal Democrats have successfully overturned a controversial policy implemented by their Conservative predecessors, restoring free parking for Blue Badge holders in council car parks. The decision, made … Read More
Somerset Council Spends Over £33 Million on Consultants and Agency Staff Amid Financial Emergency Thursday, October 9, 2025 somerset council consultants agency spending financialemergency restructuring socialwork publicsector budget Somerset Council has incurred expenses exceeding £33 million on consultants and agency staff over the past two and a half years, highlighting the financial strain it currently faces. Since declaring a financial emergency in … Read More