‘Tax on disabled’ overturned as free parking returns for Blue Badge holders Thursday, October 9, 2025 bluebadge disabled parking wiltshire council accessibility inclusion disabilityrights liberaldemocrats conservatives Wiltshire Council’s Liberal Democrats have successfully overturned a controversial policy implemented by their Conservative predecessors, restoring free parking for Blue Badge holders in council car parks. The decision, made … Read More
Trowbridge Multi-Storey Car Park Closure and Sale Advances Amid Repairs Wednesday, October 8, 2025 trowbridge carpark wiltshirecouncil ststephens parking maintenance covenant redevelopment localgovernment freeparking Wiltshire Council has taken a significant step toward selling the St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge, following a tense Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, October 7. Councillors voted to formally transfer the freehold … Read More
Concerns Rise as Yeovil Car Park Developments Threaten Local Businesses Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks masterplan localbusiness somersetcouncil urbandevelopment publicconsultation parking housing regeneration Plans to redevelop key car parks near Yeovil town centre have sparked strong opposition from local representatives and business advocates, who warn the move could severely impact accessibility and trade in the area. Somerset … Read More
Yeovil Car Park Closures for Housing Threaten High Street’s Future Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil parking regeneration housing highstreet somerset retail economy carparks council A proposed plan to close up to 600 parking spaces in Yeovil’s town centre to build 300 new homes has sparked fears among local businesses that it could spell the end for the High Street. Somerset Council is considering … Read More
Yeovil Car Park Closures for Housing Development Threaten High Street Survival Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks highstreet housing regeneration somersetcouncil parking council shops economy Proposals to close up to 600 parking spaces in Yeovil town centre to make way for 300 new homes as part of a £24 million regeneration scheme have sparked fears among local traders that the High Street could be fatally harmed. … Read More
Tensions Rise as Trowbridge Locals Rally to Save ‘The People’s Car Park’ Tuesday, October 7, 2025 trowbridge parking council carpark community wiltshire covenant maintenance ownership localgovernment Tensions ran high at an extraordinary meeting of Trowbridge Town Council on Monday, October 6, as local residents made a last-ditch effort to save St Stephen’s multi-storey car park—commonly referred to as ‘the people’s car … Read More