South West’s Safest Labour Councillor Quits Party Citing 'Constant U-Turns' Thursday, January 22, 2026 labour councillor independence paulton uturn council politics keirstarmer localgovernment environment Grant Johnson, a long-serving councillor representing Paulton—the former coal mining village deemed the safest Labour seat in South West England—has announced his departure from the Labour Party to serve as an independent. … Read More
South West's 'Most Labour' Village Councillor Quits Party Citing Government U-Turns Thursday, January 22, 2026 labour councillor independence paulton politics localgovernment uturns sustainability leadership elections Grant Johnson, a councillor representing the historic coal mining village of Paulton in Bath and North East Somerset, has announced his departure from the Labour Party, blaming “constant U-turns” and a lack of clear strategic … Read More
Labour Councillor Resigns Over National Party Leadership Concerns Monday, January 19, 2026 labour councillor resignation paulton b&nes independence leadership politics opposition council Grant Johnson, a Labour councillor representing Paulton on the Bath and North East Somerset Council since 2019, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party. His departure stems from concerns about the leadership and … Read More
Councillor Quits Labour Citing National Leadership Concerns Monday, January 19, 2026 labour councillor resignation independence b&nes leadership politics paulton council opposition Grant Johnson, a Labour councillor for Paulton on Bath and North East Somerset Council since 2019, has resigned from the Labour Party, expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s national leadership and direction. Johnson … Read More
Ofsted Praises Keynsham’s First Steps Pre-School as 'Outstanding' with Compassionate Care Monday, November 24, 2025 ofsted preschool specialneeds childcare keynsham safeguarding independence sensory education wellbeing First Steps Opportunity Pre School in Keynsham has been honored with an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional care and support it provides to children aged two to four with special needs. In a report … Read More
Patients Swap Hospital Wards for Gym Weights in Groundbreaking Community Rehab Program Wednesday, November 5, 2025 physiotherapy rehabilitation nhs community gym health independence musculoskeletal wellbeing exercise Patients living with long-term physical conditions are embracing a novel approach to rehabilitation by participating in physiotherapy sessions held in local gyms, thanks to a pioneering NHS initiative designed to promote … Read More