Independent Taunton Businesswoman Urges Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton independent highstreet smallbusiness towncentre retail pedestrianisation promotion community council Susie, co-owner of local gift shop Rocket and Bird, has issued a heartfelt plea to the community to support independent businesses in Taunton. Over the past six months, several beloved local shops and venues—including sweet … Read More
Bath Should Consider Relinquishing World Heritage Status to Ease Housing Pressure Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath worldheritage housing development saltford unesco infrastructure sustainability council housingcrisis Phil Harding, leader of the Saltford Environmental Group, has proposed a controversial solution to the region’s housing crisis: Bath should abandon its UNESCO World Heritage status. Harding argues that Bath’s protected … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Bath's Public Toilet Shortage Sparks Calls for Urgent Reform Tuesday, July 15, 2025 bath toilets tourism publichealth accessibility council labourparty dignity infrastructure community Labour councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are raising alarm over the region’s inadequate public toilet facilities, describing the current provision as “frankly ridiculous” and calling for immediate action. The … Read More
Somerset Council Sells £90m in Assets and Plans £35m More Amid Financial Crisis Tuesday, July 15, 2025 somerset council assets investment financial socialcare property sales vacancy tenants Somerset Council sold over £90 million worth of assets last financial year and plans to generate an additional £35 million through further sales by March 2026. The council has been grappling with a financial emergency since … Read More
Somerset’s Rural Housing Crisis Pushes Families Out of Countryside Monday, July 14, 2025 somerset housing rural affordable homes crisis council families rent development Beneath the picturesque landscapes of Somerset’s rolling hills lies a growing housing crisis that is forcing many young families and low-income residents to leave the county’s countryside. Despite the idyllic appearance, … Read More