Somerset Council Enacts Emergency Measures to Combat Planning Backlog Monday, July 28, 2025 somerset planning backlog council applicants councillors enforcement transformation itsystems governance Somerset Council is taking urgent action to tackle a significant backlog in its planning system, which has grown since the formation of the new unitary authority in April 2023. The surge in planning applications has outpaced … Read More
Police Enforce 48-Hour Ban to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Bath City Centre Sunday, July 20, 2025 bath police dispersal asb kingsmead ban safety community enforcement public Avon and Somerset Police have imposed a 48-hour dispersal order in Bath’s city centre following a surge of anti-social behaviour incidents earlier this week. The order, effective from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19, … Read More
Safety Concerns Halt Nine Rides at Woodlands Family Theme Park in Devon Friday, July 18, 2025 safety themepark inspection hse devon rides adips compliance enforcement woodlands Woodlands Family Theme Park, located near Dartmouth in Devon, was ordered to suspend nine of its rides following a safety inspection by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The suspension came after the park was unable to … Read More
Shop Selling Illegal Tobacco Has Alcohol Licence Revoked Wednesday, July 16, 2025 licence tobacco illegal enforcement tradingstandards wiltshire trowbridge counterfeits crime premises A convenience store in Trowbridge, known as 7 Days Trowbridge, has had its alcohol licence permanently revoked due to ongoing illegal tobacco sales. The store, located at 6 & 7 Wicker Hill, was first ordered to close for … Read More
Antisocial Behaviour Spurs Police Action in Somerset’s Kingsmead Square Saturday, July 12, 2025 antisocial bath somerset police dispersal kingsmead behaviour community crime enforcement Residents of Kingsmead Square in Bath have been grappling with persistent antisocial behaviour, disrupting daily life and community wellbeing. In response, local police have introduced a dispersal order targeting the area to … Read More
Shop Facing Licence Revocation Over Continued Sale of Illegal Tobacco Monday, July 7, 2025 tobacco illegal licensing enforcement wiltshire tradingstandards tobaccocontrol vapes counterfeit suspension A shop in Trowbridge may soon lose its licence due to ongoing illegal tobacco sales and related unlawful activities. Wiltshire Council’s Western Area Licensing Sub Committee will review the licence of 7 Days, located at … Read More