Somerset Conservative Councillor Resigns, Sparking Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor byelection dunster conservative retirement localgovernment resignation minehead politics After more than two decades of dedicated service, Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence has officially stepped down from her role representing the Dunster division in Somerset, triggering a by-election set to take place … Read More
‘Once-in-a-generation’ Somerset 620 homes plan approved Tuesday, September 2, 2025 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning affordablehousing community infrastructure regeneration localgovernment A landmark housing development set to deliver more than 600 new homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has received unanimous approval from local councillors. The project, described as “once-in-a-generation,” has been … Read More
New Property Tax Proposed for Homes Valued Over £500,000 Friday, August 22, 2025 propertytax stampduty housingmarket treasury rachelreeves counciltax ukhousing taxation labour localgovernment The UK Treasury is reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with a new property tax targeting homes valued over £500,000. This potential shift could significantly reshape the property market and how buyers and sellers … Read More
South West Car Park Controversy: Fines Issued for Parking in Nonexistent Spaces Wednesday, August 20, 2025 parking fines cornwall cawsand carpark confusion tourism signage appeal localgovernment A holidaymaker visiting the South West has expressed frustration after receiving a parking fine for occupying spaces in a village car park that, in reality, no longer exist. Dan Down, from Wiltshire, parked in Cornwall … Read More
Reform, Buses, and Taking Over from Dan Norris: Helen Godwin’s First 100 Days as WECA Mayor Thursday, August 14, 2025 weca helengodwin transport publictransport housing labour metromayor reformuk westofengland localgovernment sport Helen Godwin, now 100 days into her tenure as West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Metro Mayor, is focused on proving the value of Labour leadership in the region. Having narrowly won the mayoral race against Reform UK’s … Read More
Reform, Buses, and Leadership: Helen Godwin’s First 100 Days as West of England Metro Mayor Thursday, August 14, 2025 helengodwin weca transport housing pragmatism labour reformuk publictransport localgovernment leadership sport Helen Godwin marks 100 days as the West of England Metro Mayor with a clear ambition: “I want to get elected again in four years' time.” After narrowly winning the May election by a three percent margin against Reform UK’s … Read More