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
Somerset and Exmoor Awarded Premier Tourism Status by VisitEngland Sunday, May 11, 2025 somerset exmoor tourism visitengland lvep economy partnership visitoreconomy exmoornationalpark tourismdevelopment Somerset and Exmoor have been officially recognised as a premier tourism destination, earning Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status from VisitEngland. This prestigious accreditation brings together Somerset Council, … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposals in Bath Face Backlash as Visitors Seen as City's Lifeblood Saturday, May 10, 2025 tourism bath tax visitors economy sustainability residents overcrowding heritage management Bath, renowned for its historic charm and cultural heritage, prepares for another influx of tourists this summer after being named the most overcrowded tourist city in the UK. In light of rising visitor numbers, discussions … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposal Rejected as Visitors Remain 'Lifeblood' of Bath Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath tourism touristtax economy sustainability heritage locals visitors hospitality overcrowding Bath, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich heritage, faces one of the highest volumes of tourists in the UK. As the city prepares for another busy summer, discussions about implementing a tourist tax to manage the … Read More
I Went to a Seaside Town’s Indoor Market and Was the Only Customer Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market indoor business community retail regeneration local economy transformation On an overcast Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself the only customer at Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. The market appeared quiet, perhaps a victim of gloomy British weather rather than … Read More
A Quiet Visit to Weston Indoor Market Reveals Unexpected Charm Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market retail community weston-super-mare business local transformation economy culture On a drizzly Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself wandering alone through the Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. At first glance, the market looked deserted. Only two stalls were open—one … Read More