Salisbury Welcomes John Wells as 764th Mayor with a Commitment to Community Service Wednesday, May 21, 2025 salisbury mayor johnwells community civicpride charity alabaré homelessness localgovernment council Salisbury has officially welcomed its newest mayor, Councillor John Wells, who took office as the city’s 764th Right Worshipful Mayor on Saturday, May 10. The civic ceremony was a grand affair, attended by over 100 … Read More
Somerset Town of Nailsea Secures Temporary Banking Hub to Restore Local Services Tuesday, May 20, 2025 nailsea banking pop-up community finance temporary services council uk accessibility Nailsea residents now have access to essential in-person banking services thanks to the opening of a temporary banking hub at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre. This initiative comes as a response to the recent closure of several … Read More
South West Coastal Town Faces Backlash Over New 'Tourist Tax' Impacting Tourism Monday, May 19, 2025 salcombe tourism parking secondhomes southhams business residents economy council tax Residents and business owners in Salcombe, affectionately known as ‘Chelsea-on-Sea,’ are growing increasingly concerned over recent measures by South Hams District Council that seem to target tourism—and threaten … Read More
Food Truck Faces £1,000 Fine Over Unusual 10p Entrance Fee Dispute with Council Friday, May 16, 2025 foodtruck council somerset licensing streettrading fine publicsafety localgovernment smallbusiness regulations A popular pop-up Thai food truck, Thai by Tai, operating in Somerset, could be fined £1,000 for each customer who doesn’t pay a 10p “entrance fee” before approaching the van—due to an unusual licensing dispute with North … Read More
Man Fined £462 for Illegal Disposal of Business Waste in Public Bin Friday, May 16, 2025 flytipping waste enforcement businesswaste filton environmentalprotection council prosecution commercialwaste litterbins A Filton resident and convenience store owner has been fined £462 after illegally disposing of business waste in a public bin on his street. Omar Mousin, who operates Filton International Stores on Filton Avenue, was … Read More
Over 100 Council Workers to Experience Pay Freeze Amid New Pay Structure Wednesday, May 14, 2025 council pay salary freeze unison employment inflation equalpay reform localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a new pay structure that will freeze the salaries of more than 100 council workers for three years, although 62% of the 3,500-strong workforce will see pay increases. The … Read More