Exmouth: The Charming South West Seaside Town Facing a Youthful Challenge Saturday, June 7, 2025 exmouth retirement seaside housing youth economy devon tourism property community “Just looking out at the sea and the palm trees, this could be the south of France,” says Ed Gregory as he gazes across Exmouth’s serene seafront. Nestled in East Devon, this coastal town has become a haven for retirees, … Read More
Somerset Villages Face Decline Without More Jobs for Young People Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset villages employment youth economy councillor ai university rural gentrification Villages throughout Somerset are at risk of decline unless urgent action is taken to create local employment opportunities for young people, warns Liberal Democrat councillor Matt Martin. Somerset Council’s recently published … Read More
Somerset Villages Face Decline Without Jobs for Young People, Warns Councillor Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset villages employment youth housing economy ai education rural jobs Villages across Somerset are at risk of decline unless more local jobs are created to retain young people, a local councillor has cautioned. Somerset Council recently released its economic prosperity strategy, outlining plans … Read More
Permanent Closure of Vital Coastal Road Hits Somerset Town Hard Monday, May 19, 2025 somerset watchet b3191 coastalerosion roadclosure transport infrastructure peninsulatransport economy funding sport The indefinite closure of the B3191 Cleeve Hill road, a crucial coastal route connecting Watchet to Blue Anchor, has sparked growing concern over its damaging effects on the local economy and transport network. Since January … Read More
South West Coastal Town Faces Backlash Over New 'Tourist Tax' Impacting Tourism Monday, May 19, 2025 salcombe tourism parking secondhomes southhams business residents economy council tax Residents and business owners in Salcombe, affectionately known as ‘Chelsea-on-Sea,’ are growing increasingly concerned over recent measures by South Hams District Council that seem to target tourism—and threaten … Read More
Civil Service Expansion to Boost Bristol Economy by £729m Wednesday, May 14, 2025 bristol civilservice government economy devolution jobs regionalgrowth faststream whitehall publicsector Bristol is set to benefit significantly from a major government initiative that will see civil service jobs expanding across 13 key locations in the UK. This strategic move, projected to inject £729 million into local … Read More