Somerset Faces “Astronomical” Challenge to Build 75,000 Homes by 2045 Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan neighbourhoodplans development planning government communities rural infrastructure The government’s directive for Somerset to build an overwhelming 75,000 new homes over the next 20 years has sparked concern among local councillors and residents, who warn the target is unrealistic and risks ignoring local … Read More
Somerset Farmers Demand Action as Milk Price Cuts Deepen Crisis Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset dairy farmers milkprice agriculture regulation crisis livestock economy government Somerset’s dairy farmers are facing an escalating crisis as several major milk buyers announce significant price cuts, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for government intervention. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat … Read More
The Government’s Late-Night Licensing Plans Threaten Local Democracy and Community Pubs Monday, October 13, 2025 pubs licensing localdemocracy publicnotices hospitality community government journalism nightlife regulation Everyone loves a good night out, but the government’s recent announcement to allow pubs to stay open 24/7 under its new licensing plans is more of a headache than a celebration. While supporting local pubs and grassroots … Read More
Electric Vehicle Users Face Excessive Charging Fees at Dorset Council Car Parks Wednesday, October 8, 2025 electric charging fees dorset ev infrastructure affordability transport policy government Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Dorset are facing steep charges at council-owned charging points, with fees reportedly up to ten times greater than typical home charging costs. Concerns have been raised by local councillors … Read More
Somerset’s Bridgwater Awarded £20 Million to Revitalize Deprived Neighborhoods Wednesday, October 1, 2025 bridgwater somerset regeneration funding communities deprivation investment government revitalization neighbourhoods Bridgwater, the only town in the Somerset Council area selected for phase two of the government’s Pride in Place programme, has secured £20 million to invest in revitalizing its most deprived neighborhoods over the next … Read More
Warning: Hundreds of South West Pubs Face Closure in 2026 Without Government Action Tuesday, September 30, 2025 pubs businessrates closures economy jobs bbpa government southwest taxation hospitality The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a stark warning that approximately 309 pubs in the South West—representing around 1,788 jobs—could shut their doors next year unless urgent government intervention … Read More