‘We Took the Right Approach,’ Says Cabinet Member in St Stephen’s Car Park Controversy Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ststephens trowbridge carpark freehold castleplace council cllrbelcher regeneration repairs democracy The Wiltshire cabinet member leading negotiations over the future of St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge has defended the council’s decision, stating they have taken “the right approach.” At … Read More
Youngsters Quiz Lords and Explore London on Educational Adventure Friday, September 19, 2025 education citizenship history democracy london parliament students houseoflords heritage learning Year six pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, experienced a unique educational trip to Westminster on Monday, September 15. As part of their curriculum on British … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Lack of Council Scrutiny on Controversial Bin Collection Changes in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 bath waste council scrutiny business policy costs pilot consultation democracy Councillors in Bath have raised serious concerns about a decision to change bin collection timings in the city centre that could cost local businesses thousands of pounds annually—without the change being properly scrutinised … Read More
16 and 17-Year-Olds to Gain Voting Rights in Landmark Electoral Reform Thursday, July 17, 2025 voting democracy youth reform elections uk labour suffrage participation legislation The UK government is poised to introduce a groundbreaking reform that will grant voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England at the upcoming general election. This change is expected to enfranchise over a million new … Read More
Schoolkids Learn Democracy by Voting to ‘Gunge’ a Teacher at Oldfield Park Junior Tuesday, May 27, 2025 education democracy inclusion ofsted primary learning community empathy curriculum engagement Oldfield Park Junior School in Bath is making headlines for its innovative way of teaching democracy—by allowing children to vote on which teacher gets ‘gunged’ during a school fair. This unique approach is just … Read More
Exercise Your Right to Vote in the Upcoming West of England Metro Mayor Election Thursday, May 1, 2025 election democracy voting civic political community candidates civic duty suffrage representation On May 1st, the residents of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire will have the opportunity to participate in the local council elections and choose the new West of England Combined Authority … Read More