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Soaring Rents in Somerset Spark Homelessness Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 rents sussex homelessness somerest bath northsomerset ons affordablehousing rentincrease housingcrisis Average private rents in Bath and North East Somerset surged by £152 a month, reaching £1,755 in the year leading up to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a steep 9.5% increase, … Read More
South West Seaside Town Grapples with Addiction Crisis Amidst Tourist Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation druguse homelessness publicsafety boscombe community tourism policing On a bright summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront buzzes with families soaking up the sun, children laughing as they splash in the waves, and elderly residents leisurely sipping tea in vibrant beach huts. This … Read More
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Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £3.4 Million in Temporary Housing for Families Friday, September 12, 2025 somerset housing temporaryaccommodation council families homelessness housingcrisis hra affordablehousing unitarycouncil Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £3.4 million on acquiring new homes to provide temporary accommodation for families in need across the county. With over 12,000 people currently on Somerset’s housing … Read More
Hundreds to Tackle Bath’s 22-Mile Charity Walk Supporting Homelessness Sunday, August 17, 2025 charity homelessness bath walk fundraising julianhouse community outdoors support event Next month, hundreds of walkers will lace up their boots for the 24th annual Circuit of Bath Walk, one of the South West’s largest charity walking events. This iconic trek of up to 22 miles takes participants on a scenic … Read More