Parents Outraged as Council Closes Playground for Entire Summer Holiday Tuesday, August 5, 2025 playground closure summer safety council bath children parents upgrade parks In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last … Read More
Glastonbury Campaigners Warn Child Deaths Rise Without Urgent Speed Action Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speeding safety children 20mph environment council signage pedestrian emissions In Glastonbury, drivers frequently ignore the town’s 20mph speed limits, prompting Glastonbury Speedwatch to call on the town council for swift action. At July’s council meeting, Christine Prior, speaking on behalf of the … Read More
Plans for 300 New Homes on Farmland Near Melksham Set for Planning Approval Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development melksham planning council farmland affordable community opposition Plans to build up to 300 new homes on farmland at the eastern edge of Melksham are scheduled for consideration by Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee this week. At an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, August 5, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Lack of Council Scrutiny on Controversial Bin Collection Changes in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 bath waste council scrutiny business policy costs pilot consultation democracy Councillors in Bath have raised serious concerns about a decision to change bin collection timings in the city centre that could cost local businesses thousands of pounds annually—without the change being properly scrutinised … Read More
Glastonbury Resident Voices Fury Over Neglected Red Brick Building Site Monday, August 4, 2025 glastonbury redbrick regeneration council morlands sommerset audit community development neglect A passionate Glastonbury resident has condemned the neglected state of the land surrounding the town’s historic Red Brick Building, calling on councillors to address the long-standing eyesore once and for all. At the July … Read More
Glastonbury Resident Condemns Neglect Around Red Brick Building Monday, August 4, 2025 glastonbury redbrick regeneration somerset community council amenities audit development derelict A Glastonbury resident has voiced strong criticism over the neglected condition of the land surrounding the town’s iconic Red Brick Building, demanding urgent intervention from local councillors to address the persistent … Read More