Tributes Honor Former Glastonbury Councillor Nick Cottle as By-Election Candidates Announced Tuesday, September 30, 2025 glastonbury council by-election tribute nickcottle politics mendip community election candidates The Glastonbury community and fellow councillors have come together to honor the late Nick Cottle, a dedicated former councillor whose passing has prompted an upcoming by-election. Mr. Cottle died on August 11 at the age of … Read More
Somerset Seaside Town’s Reputation Tarnished by Summer Traveller Disruptions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 burnham travellers somerset council encampments antisocialbehaviour transitsite enforcement vandalism localbusiness Somerset Council faces mounting pressure after Burnham-on-Sea endured a turbulent summer marked by repeated traveller encampments causing widespread disruption and damage to the town’s reputation. Burnham-on-Sea North … Read More
Bath's Most Controversial LTN Becomes Permanent Monday, September 29, 2025 bath ltn bollards liveableneighbourhood traffic cycling transport congestion council sydneyroad A row of bollards in Bath, initially introduced as a temporary trial, has now been approved to remain permanently, sparking ongoing debate within the community. Installed in April 2024 between Sydney Road and New Sydney … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Unique Bath Shop Faces Closure Amid Unpaid Rent Dispute Saturday, September 27, 2025 bath retail broadstreet independent closure rent council smallbusiness local plants Chapter 22, a beloved Bath shop known for its unique combination of plants and vinyl records, is on the verge of closure after receiving a firm ultimatum over unpaid rent. Located on Broad Street, this independent store, run … Read More
Controversial Changes to Bath’s Evening Waste Collections Spark Business Concerns Thursday, September 25, 2025 bath waste collection businesses council pilot shops environment costs regulations Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to implement changes to evening business waste collection times in the city centre starting October 6. The adjustments aim to reduce litter and improve the city’s appearance … Read More