Former Bath Estate Agents Could Soon Become Housing Solutions Thursday, April 10, 2025 bath estate agents housing crisis banes development conversion planning council residential In an effort to alleviate the housing crisis in Bath, a planning application submitted to the council has revealed potential conversion of a student lettings office into housing. The proposed transformation would see the … Read More
UK City Housing Crisis deepens as Social Rents Struggle Monday, April 7, 2025 uk housing crisis social rents affordable homes funding reform strain The housing crisis in the UK continues to deepen, with local MP Wera Hobhouse sounding the alarm over the state of affordable homes in Bath. The Liberal Democrat MP has called for urgent reform and increased funding to … Read More
Warning of Ruin for Somerset Farmers Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset farmers government rural crisis small business health social care liberal democrats sustainable farming A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural … Read More
Families Devastated as Vital Care Service for Most Vulnerable Faces Closure Thursday, January 16, 2025 vulnerable families care closure respite support uncertainty impact crisis council The pending closure of the Newton House respite care service in Bath and North East Somerset has left families of the most vulnerable individuals distraught. The service, which provides short stays for adults with complex … Read More
Phosphate Crisis Holds Up Chard Housing Development Thursday, October 17, 2024 devon wetlands chard somerset phosphates housing crisis development mitigation council The creation of new wetlands in a Devon coastal town will not allow new homes to be unlocked in Chard, Somerset Council has confirmed. Around 12,000 new homes in Somerset are being held up by the ongoing phosphates crisis, … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More