Three Libraries ‘Highly Likely’ to Close Amid North Somerset Council Budget Cuts Friday, August 1, 2025 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts closures community consultation worle pill winscombe council Three libraries in North Somerset—Worle, Pill, and Winscombe—are facing possible closure as the council enacts significant cuts to its libraries budget. The council has announced it is “highly likely” that all … Read More
Pigeon Infestation Sparks Health Concerns at St Dunstan's House Friday, August 1, 2025 pigeons infestation health stdunstans council glastonbury building birddroppings publichealth Glastonbury Town Council has sounded the alarm over a growing pigeon problem at St Dunstan’s House, raising serious health concerns linked to bird droppings inside the building. At a July council meeting, Councillor Jon … Read More
Glastonbury Council Denies Bankruptcy Amid Social Media Rumours Friday, August 1, 2025 glastonbury council finances bankruptcy rumours budget socialmedia misinformation localgovernment reassurance Glastonbury Town Council has firmly denied rumours circulating on social media that suggest it is facing bankruptcy. At July’s council meeting, Councillor Jon Cousins addressed the community’s concerns and reassured residents … Read More
Youths Urged to Avoid Jumping from Somerset Harbour Walls Amid Rising Boat Traffic Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset harbour youthsafety boating minehead watchet warning accidents navigation council Somerset’s harbour master has issued a warning to local youths against jumping off the harbour walls in Minehead and Watchet, as increased boat traffic raises safety concerns. Both harbours experience an influx of pleasure … Read More
Free Parking at Nailsea’s Crown Glass Shopping Centre Ends Thursday, July 31, 2025 parking charges nailsea somerset shopping anpr council carpark fees retail Parking at Crown Glass Shopping Centre in Nailsea will no longer be free, as the centre introduces parking charges starting this July. The decision comes in response to North Somerset Council’s recent policy to implement … Read More
Plan to Convert Family Home into HMO Rejected Amid Community Concerns Thursday, July 31, 2025 hmo bath housing planning overcrowding families community development rent council Councillors in Bath have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal to convert a three-bedroom family home into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application, submitted by Forest Edge Properties, sought … Read More