Fears Over End of Free Parking Threaten Hill Road’s Independent Businesses Sunday, November 16, 2025 hillroad clevedon parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset heritage localeconomy smallbusiness community budgetcuts Shopkeepers on Hill Road in Clevedon are sounding the alarm that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could devastate the vibrant street’s independent businesses, risking boarded-up shops within five years. A … Read More
Fear of Free Parking Ending Threatens to Board Up Historic Hill Road Sunday, November 16, 2025 clevedon hillroad parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset retail smallbusiness community heritage councilbudget Independent shops along Hill Road in Clevedon face a bleak future as local business owners warn that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could drive them to closure within five years. A petition signed by 4,351 … Read More
Taunton Rallies Amid Local Shop Closures with New Business Growth and Community Spirit Saturday, August 9, 2025 taunton closures highstreet independentbusinesses localeconomy businessgrowth cafes communitysupport restaurants revitalization Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, … Read More
Londoners Love Frome – But Locals Say They’ve Had Enough Sunday, July 27, 2025 frome somerset highstreet londoners housing cultureclash independentbusinesses rent migration community Frome, often celebrated as one of the UK’s best high streets, continues to flourish even as many towns face economic challenges. Yet beneath the surface, tensions bubble among residents who feel their cherished Somerset town … Read More