Inside Bath’s Hidden Village on the Hill Where Life Feels Almost Perfect Saturday, May 23, 2026 larkhall bath community village localbusinesses culture education parks realestate parking When I arrived in Larkhall, a quaint suburb of Bath, I was not alone—cameramen with American accents were busy filming the picturesque village square for a documentary. It’s no surprise; Larkhall is the kind of place that … Read More
Bath Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed Parking Zone Plans Wednesday, April 22, 2026 bath parking residents consultation council rnz traffic localbusinesses displacement community Residents in Bath have voiced significant opposition to plans for implementing new residents' parking zones (RPZ) in their neighbourhoods. Bath & North East Somerset Council conducted consultations last autumn, responding … Read More
Somerset Council Rejects Plans for Tourist ‘Holiday Tax’ Saturday, April 11, 2026 somerset tourism holidaytax localgovernment economy tourismindustry hospitality taxation localbusinesses government Somerset Council has firmly dismissed any plans to introduce a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, responding to concerns raised by Conservative councillors over the potential impact on local businesses. The Labour government recently … Read More
Midsomer Norton Car Park’s New Charges Yield Paltry Profits, Mostly from Fines Saturday, March 28, 2026 midsomernorton carparking parkingfines localcouncil emissions freeparking enforcement publicopposition financialloss localbusinesses A year after Bath and North East Somerset Council scrapped free parking at the South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton, the financial results reveal a disappointing outcome. Since March 2025, the car park has generated just … Read More
Tunes, Tacos, and Jewellery: Celebrating Local Artists and Businesses in Larkhall Monday, November 17, 2025 larkhall bath jewellery katiemullally community event music tacos artisans localbusinesses Larkhall, just outside Bath, is famed for its vibrant village atmosphere and thriving creative spirit. This November, The Village Cafe and Bar invites you to celebrate the remarkable talent within this close-knit community at … Read More
Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More