Seaside Towns Face Closure Risk Amid Sharp Rent Hikes Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dorset seaside tourism rents smallbusiness westbay lymeregis council kiosks inflation Dorset Council’s significant rent increases on kiosks at West Bay and Lyme Regis have sparked serious concerns among local business owners, who warn that these “hostile” hikes could lead to permanent closures. Sam … Read More
Somerset Coast Road Could Reopen to Prevent Watchet Being ‘Cut Off’ Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset watchet coastalerosion b3191 transport infrastructure roadclosure funding localeconomy council Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital … Read More
Bridgwater's One-Way System Faces Review Amid Local Concerns Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bridgwater somerset oneway celebrationmile traffic council regeneration transport infrastructure community Somerset Council has committed to reviewing the recently implemented one-way system in Bridgwater town centre, a key component of the town’s £9 million Celebration Mile initiative funded through the government-backed … Read More
Barriers Installed at Taunton Park and Ride to Prevent Unauthorised Encampments Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset taunton parkandride silkmills barriers security encampments transport council wasteservices Somerset Council has installed two new height barriers at the Silk Mills Park and Ride Car Park in Taunton to prevent unauthorised encampments. This measure aims to protect the site, which has been targeted multiple times by … Read More
‘Cherished Town’ Keynsham Battles Plans for Thousands of New Homes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 keynsham housing development localplan community opposition planning infrastructure council petition Residents of Keynsham are voicing strong opposition to proposed plans that could see thousands of new homes built around their town. As Bath and North East Somerset Council consults on its forthcoming Local Plan—which sets … Read More
Somerset Council Condemns Delays to Government SEND Reforms as ‘Massively Disappointing’ Sunday, October 26, 2025 send somerset education council reform funding crisis ehcp legislation deficit Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to … Read More