Councillor Highlights Battle Against Disinformation as She Transitions from LTN Role Thursday, May 29, 2025 disinformation politics localgovernment bath community communications transport infrastructure leadership trust Manda Rigby, the councillor responsible for Bath and North East Somerset Council’s liveable neighbourhoods, has sounded a warning about the damaging effects of deliberate disinformation on public trust as she shifts roles … Read More
Council Funding Restores Taunton’s Early Morning Bus Service Tuesday, May 27, 2025 taunton busservice somersetcouncil publictransport gideonamos wellsprings hospitaltransport somersetbuspartnership firstbus localgovernment sport A vital early morning bus service in Taunton is back on the road, thanks to financial support from Somerset Council. The bus route provides essential transport to Musgrove Park Hospital, enabling staff to reach their early … Read More
Closure of 'Outstanding' Residential Home for Vulnerable Children Sparks Accusations of Institutional Discrimination Tuesday, May 27, 2025 fosseway autism residentialcare ehcp ofsted partnershiptrust institutionaldiscrimination specialeducation localgovernment disability The impending closure of Fosse Way House, an “outstanding” residential facility for vulnerable children with autism in Westfield, has ignited fierce criticism and claims of institutional discrimination. For over twenty years, … Read More
Council Orders Villagers to Remove Bunting Ahead of Annual Festival Thursday, May 22, 2025 council boxrevels wiltshire community regulations bunting events safety localgovernment protest Residents of Box, a village near Corsham, have expressed frustration towards Wiltshire Council after being instructed to take down bunting and posters promoting the beloved annual Box Revels festival. Box Revels, a … Read More
Salisbury Welcomes John Wells as 764th Mayor with a Commitment to Community Service Wednesday, May 21, 2025 salisbury mayor johnwells community civicpride charity alabaré homelessness localgovernment council Salisbury has officially welcomed its newest mayor, Councillor John Wells, who took office as the city’s 764th Right Worshipful Mayor on Saturday, May 10. The civic ceremony was a grand affair, attended by over 100 … Read More
Food Truck Faces £1,000 Fine Over Unusual 10p Entrance Fee Dispute with Council Friday, May 16, 2025 foodtruck council somerset licensing streettrading fine publicsafety localgovernment smallbusiness regulations A popular pop-up Thai food truck, Thai by Tai, operating in Somerset, could be fined £1,000 for each customer who doesn’t pay a 10p “entrance fee” before approaching the van—due to an unusual licensing dispute with North … Read More