New Business Units Near A303 in Somerset Get Green Light After Three-Year Wait Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset a303 business development planning construction cadbury employment landscape economy After nearly three years of careful planning and negotiation, new business units near the A303 in Somerset have finally received approval from council planning officers. Brickcourt Ltd submitted proposals in October 2023 to … Read More
Court Battle Erupts Over New Parking Charges in Clevedon Friday, June 19, 2026 clevedon parking charges northsomerset court legalchallenge business highstreet footfall economy A heated legal dispute is set to unfold over the introduction of parking fees at Clevedon’s town centre car parks. Since June 1, North Somerset Council has imposed charges at the Marson Road and Great Western Road East and … Read More
Court Battle Erupts Over Controversial Parking Charges in Clevedon Friday, June 19, 2026 clevedon parking charges court northsomerset business highcourt legalchallenge towncentre economy A legal showdown is imminent over the introduction of paid parking in Clevedon’s town centre, stirring tensions between local authorities and the business community. On June 1, North Somerset Council implemented parking … Read More
The Somerset Town Thriving in Industry but Facing a Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing hinkleypoint community economy migrants poverty somerset support Alicia* bears the marks of sleeping rough in Bridgwater during last month’s intense heatwave, her body covered in blisters and severe sunburn. Despite being on a waiting list for temporary accommodation, she remains exposed … Read More
The Somerset Town Booming in Industry Amid a Growing Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing council community hinkleypoint economy migrants charity sustainability Alicia* bears the painful marks of sleeping rough during last month’s intense heatwave in Bridgwater. With blisters covering her body and severe sunburn, she remains on a waiting list for temporary housing, anxiously hoping … Read More
Graffiti Defaces Closed Bath Shop Amid Dispute with Council Friday, June 5, 2026 graffiti vandalism bath chapter22 council closure retail independent controversy economy The shuttered storefront of Chapter 22, a former Bath shop known for selling records and plants, has been vandalized with offensive graffiti including the phrase “F*** Bath.” The defacement also includes … Read More