North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threats Amid Rising Tensions Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset council threats police publicdebate socialcare counciltax localgovernment community weca Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, recently revealed that he has had to involve the police due to threats made against him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvall show on March 25, Bell confirmed that the … Read More
209 New Homes at Orchard Grove in Taunton Approved Despite Design Criticism Sunday, March 29, 2026 taunton housing orchardgrove development planning affordablehousing design construction somerset council More than 200 new homes are set to be built in Taunton, Somerset’s county town, as part of the expansive Orchard Grove development, despite some local councillors expressing concerns over the appearance and parking provisions … Read More
Popular Bath Coffee Shop Responds to One-Star Hygiene Rating Amidst Reinspection Delay Sunday, March 29, 2026 hygiene coffee food_safety inspection bath health rating restaurant council standards Colanna and Small’s, a well-loved coffee shop in Bath, has defended its one-star Food Standards Agency hygiene rating received in February 2025, citing frustration over a year-long delay in securing a reinspection. The coffee … Read More
Popular Bath Coffee Shop Responds to Controversial One-Star Hygiene Rating Sunday, March 29, 2026 hygiene coffee bath inspection food-safety council rating renovation management delays Colanna and Small’s, a well-known coffee shop in Bath, has defended its one-star Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene rating received in February 2025, expressing frustration over a delayed reinspection that has lasted … Read More
Midsomer Norton Car Park Charges Generate Majority of Revenue from Fines, Yielding Little Profit Saturday, March 28, 2026 midsomernorton parking fines council enforcement localbusiness emissions publictransport financialloss communityimpact sport Since Bath and North East Somerset Council introduced parking charges to the previously free South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton in March 2025, the scheme has generated just over £21,000 in a year — with the majority … Read More
Bath Council Faces Pressure to Abandon Net Zero Housebuilding Standards Wednesday, March 25, 2026 netzero bath sustainability planning environment housing energy carbon council policy Bath and North East Somerset Council, known for enforcing some of the country’s strictest energy efficiency standards in new housing, may soon be compelled to abandon its “net zero” building requirements. These regulations … Read More