Much-loved Bath bike workshop closes for good Saturday, November 1, 2025 julianhouse bikeworkshop bath charity homelessness socialenterprise refurbishedbikes community nonprofit staffvolunteers Julian House has announced the permanent closure of its Bike Workshop on Corn Street in Bath, a social enterprise that has been a staple of the community since 2011. The decision comes after a challenging financial climate … Read More
Beloved Bath Bike Workshop Closes Amid Rising Costs and Shifting Market Saturday, November 1, 2025 julianhouse bikeworkshop bath charity socialenterprise homelessness cycling refurbishedbikes covid19impact communitysupport Julian House has announced the permanent closure of its Bath-based Bike Workshop on Corn Street, citing escalating operational costs, declining sales, and a challenging post-pandemic environment. Established in 2011, the Bike … Read More
Somerset Council to Purchase New Homes for Emergency Accommodation Without Evicting Residents Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing council accommodation emergency hra section106 socialhousing temporaryhousing homelessness Somerset Council has reassured residents that no one will be forced out of their homes to make way for emergency accommodation for families in need. The council is actively addressing a pressing housing shortage, with over … Read More
Glastonbury Urgently Needs Action on Unsafe and Unsuitable Caravan Living Conditions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 glastonbury caravans licensing homelessness infrastructure somerset travellers regulation housing welfare Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has issued a call for immediate intervention to address the precarious living conditions of hundreds residing in caravans around Glastonbury. Describing these … Read More
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
Bournemouth Residents Voice Concern Over Drug Addiction and Decline Amid Seaside Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation drugs homelessness community crime tourism dorset publicsafety On a sunlit summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront radiates charm and joy. Families spread out on golden sands, children splash in the waves, and elderly visitors relax with tea in colorful beach huts. This idyllic … Read More