The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has criticized the UK government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it could significantly impact working families. Announced during the King’s Speech on May 13, …
North Somerset Council’s decision to reduce parking charges in Nailsea is being welcomed as a “step in the right direction,” but local businesses warn the changes fall short of addressing ongoing challenges. Since the …
North Somerset Council’s decision to reduce parking charges in Nailsea town centre has been welcomed as a positive move, but local businesses maintain it falls short of what’s needed to revive footfall and support the high …
North Somerset Council has reversed part of its controversial parking charge policy for the Station Road Car Park in Nailsea, much to the relief of local residents and businesses. Parking charges introduced last June sparked …
Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities with the approval of additional commercial units on the outskirts of the town. The Bridgwater Gateway development, situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of …
The University of Bath has unveiled ambitious plans to develop nearly 1,000 student flats at its Claverton Down campus, marking a significant expansion in student housing and potentially introducing Bath’s first padel courts. …
Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, has been chosen as the preferred operator for the iconic Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. This historic 1930s former lido, now a popular events venue, is set to be …
Somerset Council has definitively ruled out implementing any form of “holiday tax” for the foreseeable future, responding to concerns from local Conservative councillors about the impact such a levy could have on the region’s …
Somerset Council has firmly dismissed any plans to introduce a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, responding to concerns raised by Conservative councillors over the potential impact on local businesses. The Labour government recently …
Somerset Council has firmly ruled out the introduction of a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, following concerns raised by Conservative councillors about the potential economic impact. The Labour government recently held a …
Somerset’s groundbreaking gigafactory has received a pivotal £380 million boost from the UK government, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for local employment and economic growth for decades. Agratas is leading the …
A recent meeting to discuss the possibility of Glastonbury becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting the deep divisions among local residents over the proposal. The …
A Somerset MP has urged the government to carefully reconsider any plans to introduce a ‘tourism tax’ that would impose additional fees on overnight visitors. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, …
A Liberal Democrat MP representing Tiverton and Minehead in Somerset has urged the government to carefully reconsider plans for a new ‘tourism tax.’ The Labour government’s recent consultation on permitting mayoral strategic …
This Sunday at 1am, the nation will lose an hour as the clocks spring forward for Daylight Saving Time. While this biannual change is often met with groans and sleep disruptions, perhaps it’s time to reconsider when—and …