Concerns Mount Over Nailsea’s Economy Following End of Free Parking Saturday, March 7, 2026 nailsea parking economy business highstreet northsomerset council charges localsuppliers trade The introduction of parking fees at Nailsea’s Station Road Car Park has cast a shadow over the town’s local economy, with many businesses reporting significant declines in trade. Since North Somerset Council imposed charges … Read More
Noise Concerns Surround Proposed Padel Courts in Quiet Bathampton Village Near Bath Friday, March 6, 2026 padel bathampton noise planning council village sports courts bath recreation sport Plans to construct the first padel courts near Bath have sparked concern in the tranquil village of Bathampton, as the sport gains popularity but local residents worry about potential noise disruption. The Bath & North … Read More
Noise Concerns Surround New Padel Courts Proposal Near Bath Friday, March 6, 2026 padel bath noise planning sports council bathampton recreation village development sport A proposal to build padel courts near Bath has reignited controversy as local residents express concerns about potential noise impacts. Despite the absence of any padel courts within Bath itself, attempts to introduce the … Read More
Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Faces Closure Threat After 46.6% Rent Hike Wednesday, March 4, 2026 richardbertinet bath cookeryschool rentincrease smallbusiness tourism council closure foodeducation localeconomy Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet, known for his appearances on shows like Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, is facing a tough challenge as his Bath-based cookery school, the Bertinet Kitchen, … Read More
New Council Houses Open on Former Taunton Pub Site Wednesday, March 4, 2026 taunton housing council somerset development affordable construction environment sustainability community Taunton has welcomed a new wave of council housing on the site of the former Oxford Inn pub, which closed in 2018. Following the property’s acquisition by Somerset West and Taunton Council, plans were set in motion to … Read More
South West Village Becomes 'Ghost Estate' After Eight Years of Abandonment Tuesday, March 3, 2026 calstock cornwall housing ghostestate affordablehousing socialhousing development council planning construction In the picturesque village of Calstock, frustration is mounting among locals as a once-promising housing development has stood empty and incomplete for eight years. The so-called “ghost estate” of 33 newly built … Read More