‘Tax on disabled’ overturned as free parking returns for Blue Badge holders Thursday, October 9, 2025 bluebadge disabled parking wiltshire council accessibility inclusion disabilityrights liberaldemocrats conservatives Wiltshire Council’s Liberal Democrats have successfully overturned a controversial policy implemented by their Conservative predecessors, restoring free parking for Blue Badge holders in council car parks. The decision, made … Read More
Wellington Station Project Moves Forward After Years of Delay Wednesday, September 17, 2025 wellington railway networkrail station construction transport infrastructure campaign somerset liberaldemocrats Wellington’s Member of Parliament, Gideon Amos, has described a recent site meeting with Network Rail officials as “very positive,” as plans for the town’s new railway station gain momentum after years of uncertainty. Mr. … Read More
Somerset MP Faces Criticism Over Staff Salary Offering Below 'Real Living Wage' Monday, September 8, 2025 livingwage parliamentarystaff salarydispute rachelgilmour ipsa liberaldemocrats costofliving constituencystaff employment wagepolicy Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, is facing backlash over the salary offered for a recently advertised caseworker position. The role, which supports constituents and assists at regular … Read More
Tributes Paid Following the Sudden Death of Glastonbury Councillor Nick Cottle Tuesday, August 12, 2025 glastonbury somerset politics council tribute nickcottle liberaldemocrats community publicservice localgovernment The community of Glastonbury and Somerset has lost a beloved figure with the sudden passing of Councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68. Known as a “positive man and colourful character,” Mr. Cottle’s dedication to … Read More
Shopkeepers’ Fury Over ‘Undemocratic’ Bin Collection Change That Could Cost Businesses Thousands Thursday, July 31, 2025 bath council bincollection businesses wastemanagement liberaldemocrats shopkeepers policychange opposition localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with a contentious revision to city centre bin collection times, sparking outrage among local shopkeepers who warn the change could cost some businesses up to £3,000 … Read More
Saltford’s Railway Station Revival: Campaign Gains Unprecedented Momentum Tuesday, July 22, 2025 saltford railway station campaign transport politics somerset westengland liberaldemocrats infrastructure Progress is accelerating on the campaign to reopen Saltford’s railway station, a move that villagers and local officials believe will enhance connectivity and revive a historic asset. Situated between Bath and Keynsham, … Read More