Seaside Chippy Removes Picnic Tables Deemed Potential Weapons by Police Sunday, November 2, 2025 weston-super-mare picnic furniture safety police licensing waterfrontfishbar council outdoor septic Picnic benches outside the Waterfront Fish Bar in Weston-super-Mare have been removed after police raised concerns that they could be used as weapons. The blue recycled plastic tables, purchased to withstand the windy … Read More
Budgens in Somerset Granted 24-Hour Alcohol Sales Despite Community Concerns Wednesday, October 22, 2025 budgens somerset wells alcohol licensing residents noise antisocial petrolstation crime A Budgens store in Wells, Somerset, will now be able to sell alcohol around the clock, despite significant concerns from nearby residents about potential noise, crime, and rowdy behavior. The store, located inside the Esso … Read More
Pub Trade Faces Struggle as North Somerset Loses a Pub Every Two Weeks Wednesday, October 22, 2025 pubs hospitality northsomerset licensedpremises community drinkinghabits nightlife businessrates seaside licensing North Somerset is witnessing a sharp decline in its licensed premises, with one closing approximately every fortnight, as pubs grapple with significant challenges to remain open. According to North Somerset Council’s mid-year … Read More
The Government’s Late-Night Licensing Plans Threaten Local Democracy and Community Pubs Monday, October 13, 2025 pubs licensing localdemocracy publicnotices hospitality community government journalism nightlife regulation Everyone loves a good night out, but the government’s recent announcement to allow pubs to stay open 24/7 under its new licensing plans is more of a headache than a celebration. While supporting local pubs and grassroots … Read More
Glastonbury’s Van Dweller Crisis: From Hippie Haven to Overrun Streets Saturday, October 4, 2025 glastonbury vandwellers caravan traveller somerset licensing housing community infrastructure publichealth Glastonbury, Somerset—famed for its spiritual heritage and the iconic music festival—has long been a safe haven for the traveller community and those embracing alternative lifestyles. However, this picturesque town is now … Read More
Glastonbury Urgently Needs Action on Unsafe and Unsuitable Caravan Living Conditions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 glastonbury caravans licensing homelessness infrastructure somerset travellers regulation housing welfare Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has issued a call for immediate intervention to address the precarious living conditions of hundreds residing in caravans around Glastonbury. Describing these … Read More