KFC’s Proposal to Serve Late-Night Takeaway in Bridgwater Delayed Due to Councillor Absence Thursday, November 27, 2025 kfc bridgwater takeaway licensing drive-thru late-night somerset council postponement noise KFC’s request to extend takeaway service hours until 5am at its Dunball location near junction 23 of the M5 in Bridgwater has been delayed. The proposed license variation, which would allow drive-thru sales through the early … Read More
KFC’s Plan for 5am Service in Bridgwater Delayed Due to Councillor No-Show Thursday, November 27, 2025 kfc bridgwater licensing somerset dunball councillor postponed drivethru noise parishcouncil KFC’s attempt to extend its operating hours until 5am in Bridgwater has been postponed following a councillor’s failure to attend the scheduled licensing hearing. The fast-food chain sought permission to modify the licence … Read More
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