Dr Bharat Pankhania, who served as the ceremonial Mayor of Bath, remains a councillor despite announcing his resignation several months ago. In March, Dr Pankhania stepped down from the mayoral role after sharing a repost on …
The Liberal Democrat administration in Bath and North East Somerset is facing internal disputes over a significant forthcoming wave of housing development poised to reshape parts of the district. The government has mandated …
Liberal Democrat councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are engaged in a heated debate over a substantial increase in housing development expected across the district. The government has mandated the council to allocate …
Liberal Democrat councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are facing internal criticism over the council’s draft local plan, which outlines the development of 27,340 new homes across the district in the next 18 years. The …
Plans to construct a new roundabout at a notorious accident hotspot in Peasedown St John have been abandoned due to concerns over the high costs involved, despite longstanding community lobbying for improved road safety. Bath …
Labour councillors have criticised Bath and North East Somerset Council for using the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status as a reason to limit new housing development within Bath itself. The council has been instructed …
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has voiced strong criticism against Ofwat’s provisional approval for £3.4 billion in additional spending by water companies, including Wessex Water. The MP …
Joanna Wright, Green group leader on Bath and North East Somerset Council, has denied allegations that she used her political position to gain priority access to NHS dental care. During a recent full council debate on July 16 …
Bath is set to lose its city centre Post Office following the impending closure of the former WH Smith store on Stall Street. The Post Office, which has operated from above the shop since 2019, will close its doors on 1 …
The recent local elections in Wiltshire saw a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Liberal Democrats emerging as the largest party in the county’s council chamber. The electoral map, once dominated by …
The Liberal Democrats are leading a campaign to impose fines of up to £1,000 on individuals who disturb fellow passengers on public transport by playing loud music through their headphones. Dubbed “headphone dodgers,” these …
The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, has emphasized the pivotal role of the tourism sector in many communities across the South West. He has warned that the ongoing cost of living crisis has significantly …
As the local elections are fast approaching, Keir Starmer and the Labour party are gearing up for a significant electoral challenge. With over 1,600 seats at stake across 23 English councils, and six areas preparing to elect …
A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural areas, …
In response to the closure of two pharmacies in Glastonbury, there has been a significant push for enhanced pharmacy provision in the area. Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has put forward an …