Somerset Council Faces Tough Decisions Without Continued Government Support Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council budget cuts government finance socialcare children adults overspend Somerset Council is warning that without continued financial support from central government, it may have to make significant cuts to local services. The council has relied heavily on exceptional government funding, known as … Read More
Government Blocks Council Approval for Bath Stadium Plans Pending Specific Authorization Tuesday, September 9, 2025 bath rugby stadium planning government recreationground controversy council development protest sport The UK government has intervened in Bath Rugby’s proposal to construct an 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground in central Bath, instructing Bath and North East Somerset Council not to grant planning permission … Read More
Government Blocks Bath Rugby Stadium Plan Pending Special Approval Tuesday, September 9, 2025 bath government stadium planning recreationground bathrugby protest development localcouncil urbangreenspace sport The UK government has directed Bath and North East Somerset Council not to grant planning permission for Bath Rugby’s proposed 18,000-seat stadium on the Recreation Ground, located in the centre of Bath, without specific … Read More
How 2,000 New Homes in Somerset Will Be Built Faster Thanks to Government Funding Tuesday, September 9, 2025 somerset taunton orchardgrove housing development affordablehomes government infrastructure construction planning The delivery of 2,000 new homes at Taunton’s largest residential development, Orchard Grove, is set to speed up following a successful bid for government funding. This comes through the UK government’s New Homes Accelerator … Read More
‘Lethal cocktail’ threatens Somerset pubs as urgent warning issued Sunday, September 7, 2025 pubs hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance community somerset jobs taxation government southwest The government faces mounting pressure to reconsider a series of policies that critics say are devastating pubs and restaurants across the South West. Hospitality businesses—including pubs, hotels, and restaurants—are calling … Read More
Most Drivers Support Tougher Restrictions on Pavement Parking Tuesday, September 2, 2025 pavement parking england government drivers councils rac legislation sustrans accessibility A recent survey reveals that four out of five UK drivers want the Government to introduce stricter rules on pavement parking in England. While opinions vary on the approach, there is strong consensus on the need for action. … Read More