Councillors Upheld in Blocking Noise-Heavy Padel Courts in Bath Tuesday, July 29, 2025 padel bath noise planning councillors sports courts appeal residents council sport Councillors in Bath have been vindicated in their decision to block the city’s first Padel courts, following an appeal that confirmed the distinctive “gunfire-like” noise of the sport as a legitimate reason for refusal. … Read More
Somerset Council Enacts Emergency Measures to Combat Planning Backlog Monday, July 28, 2025 somerset planning backlog council applicants councillors enforcement transformation itsystems governance Somerset Council is taking urgent action to tackle a significant backlog in its planning system, which has grown since the formation of the new unitary authority in April 2023. The surge in planning applications has outpaced … Read More
‘Rewriting of History’ Dispute Sparks Over Saltford Station Campaign Saturday, July 26, 2025 saltford railway campaign councillors politics community reopening dispute localgovernment transport A long-standing campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station has sparked a heated dispute between local councillors over the recognition of efforts and the history of the movement. Chris Warren, representing Saltford as an … Read More
Lidl’s Bath Store Proposal Faces Setback Amid Local Opposition Monday, July 21, 2025 lidl bath traffic greenfield planning transport local councillors greenspace development Lidl’s plans to develop a new store on the greenfield site at Lambridge meadow in Bath have encountered significant delays. This follows resistance from local councillors and transport authorities worried about traffic … Read More
Calls for Free Parking and Financial Relief to Revive Small Town Shops Thursday, July 3, 2025 parking businessrates smallbusiness highstreet localeconomy retail rural grants councillors b&nes Independent councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are urging the local council to take stronger action to support small and rural businesses, highlighting the risk of widespread closures under current policies. The … Read More
Glastonbury's Town Hall Lift Woes Continue Tuesday, April 22, 2025 glastonbury lift repair delay councillors visitors inconvenience elderly town hall maintenance staffing issues Glastonbury’s town hall lift continues to cause inconvenience as repair delays persist, leaving councillors and visitors, especially the elderly, with no choice but to climb the stairs. At a recent Glastonbury Town … Read More