Somerset Struggles with Unauthorised Traveller Encampments Amid Lack of Transit Sites Sunday, August 10, 2025 somerset travellers encampments transitsite council enforcement communities gypsyromatraveller landuse localgovernment Somerset Council has acknowledged that unauthorised traveller encampments across the county will continue until a permanent transit site is established. Over the summer, multiple public open spaces— including Stoney Furlong … Read More
Blue Badges Seized During Somerset Crackdown on Disabled Parking Misuse Friday, August 8, 2025 bluebadges disabledparking enforcement somerset misuse accessibility parkingbays compliance council disability In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting disabled parking spaces, Bath & North East Somerset Council officers inspected 204 Blue Badges as part of a national day of action targeting fraudulent use of disabled parking … Read More
Big Crackdown on Boy Racers and Dangerous Driving Through Cheddar Gorge Thursday, August 7, 2025 cheddar police traffic driving racing safety somerset enforcement community gorge Avon and Somerset Police have been granted new powers to combat dangerous driving and illegal racing through Cheddar Gorge, a scenic yet troubled stretch of road. Under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO), police can … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed Following Repeat Thefts in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 shoplifting crime bath cbo thefts prison sentencing offender law enforcement Caroline Beaverstock, a 35-year-old resident of Combe Park, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after repeatedly violating a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and committing numerous thefts in Bath. Earlier this year, … Read More
M5 and M4 Lead Somerset Roads for Speeding Offenses, Police Data Reveals Monday, August 4, 2025 speeding somerset avon m4 m5 m32 fines road-safety traffic enforcement New data from Avon & Somerset Police has revealed the top 20 roads in Somerset where drivers are most frequently caught speeding. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the force issued a staggering 140,188 Fixed Penalty … Read More
Businesses Fined for Illegal Posters in Wiltshire Saturday, August 2, 2025 flyposting fines wiltshire enforcement advertising legislation safety council penalties buildings Several businesses across Wiltshire have been issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) amounting to £500 each after illegally placing posters on buildings and street furniture. Wiltshire Council confirmed these fines followed … Read More