Small and Rural Businesses: The Heartbeat of Our Communities Saturday, September 6, 2025 smallbusiness rural economy b&nes council campaign entrepreneurs support highstreet community Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council has officially endorsed a campaign led by ‘Independents for B&NES’ to bring Small Business Saturday to the district this year. This move aligns with the national … Read More
M5 Link Road Set to Reopen Early After Three Months of Closure Saturday, September 6, 2025 m5 somerset infrastructure construction reopening roadworks transport highways council traffic The extensive £5.7 million Somerset Council project to replace a deteriorating 51-year-old concrete road is nearing completion, bringing relief to drivers after months of disruption. Since June 16, all slip roads at Junction … Read More
Controversial Supported Housing Development on Bath’s Rare Tufa Field to Cost Council £10 Million Friday, September 5, 2025 tufa wildlife housing autism supportedliving conservation council bath development controversy Bath and North East Somerset Council is poised to approve a £10.122 million investment in a contentious housing project set within a unique natural habitat in Bath. The development will create 16 supported homes for … Read More
Plans for 205 New Homes Proposed Near Oak Community School in Melksham Friday, September 5, 2025 melksham housing development affordable planning homes community education council wiltshire A major development plan has been submitted to Wiltshire Council for the construction of 205 new homes on a greenfield site adjacent to Oak Community School on the eastern edge of Melksham. Swindon-based developer Hannick … Read More
Lidl Responds to Claims Over Delays at Somerset Railway Station Construction Wednesday, September 3, 2025 lidl somerset wellington railway infrastructure roads development remediation planning council Lidl has responded to accusations that mistakes during the construction of its Wellington store are causing delays to the new railway station project in Somerset. At a Somerset Council planning committee meeting on August 26 … Read More
Council Bailiffs Erroneously Seize Nearly £1,000 from Wrong Business Wednesday, September 3, 2025 bailiffs compensation council businessrates enforcement ombudsman northsomerset mistakes debtrecovery financialdamage North Somerset Council has been compelled to pay compensation after mistakenly instructing bailiffs to collect £928.95 from the wrong business. In July 2024, bailiffs arrived at the premises of a company identified only as … Read More