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
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
Charity to Sell Planned Bridgwater Homeless Facility Over Safety Concerns Monday, August 11, 2025 homelessness charity bridgwater accommodation safety planning arc housing support community Arc, a homelessness charity formerly known as Taunton Action for the Homeless, has announced plans to sell a former B&B in Bridgwater intended to be converted into a homeless accommodation facility. The decision comes … Read More
Bath Homelessness Charity Faces Uncertain Future as Eviction Deadline Looms Wednesday, July 9, 2025 homelessness bath charity shelter eviction julianhouse council mp funding services A cornerstone of Bath’s support network for homeless individuals, Julian House, is confronting a critical challenge: the potential loss of its current premises under Manvers Street Baptist Church. This basement space, home to … Read More
Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More