‘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
Independent Councillors Split Over New Councillor on Bath and North East Somerset Council Sunday, April 13, 2025 councillors bath independent split group council b&nes chris warren politics disagreement The Independent councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council have split into two separate groups following a disagreement regarding the incorporation of a new councillor. After being denied admission into the existing … Read More
Approval Granted for Wellington Railway Station Site Development Monday, March 24, 2025 wellington railway station development councillors government plans spine road station square cherwyn developments Plans for the development of Somerset’s new railway station site in Wellington have received the green light from local councillors, pending a final decision from central government. Cherwyn Developments secured … Read More