Calls for Critical Incident Declaration Following Six-Month Closure of Yeovil Maternity Unit Thursday, May 15, 2025 yeovil maternity nhs somerset closure safety staffing scbu healthcare petition The announcement of a six-month closure of the Yeovil Maternity Unit, including its Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has sparked calls for a critical incident declaration. Serving over 1,200 … Read More
Community Outcry: Yeovil's Number 11 Bus Route Faces Controversial Changes Thursday, April 17, 2025 yeovil bus route elderly disabled campaigners somerset council number 11 changes petition The planned re-routing of Yeovil’s longstanding Number 11 bus service has sparked uproar among the town’s elderly and disabled residents, with fears that many individuals will be left isolated and without vital … Read More
Government Petition for Free TV Licences Gains Momentum Tuesday, April 15, 2025 pensioners tv licences government petition retirement age bbc parliament free concessions petition taxpayer funding A government petition advocating for free TV licences for all individuals over the age of 66 has garnered substantial support, with tens of thousands of signatures. Presently, only over-75s who receive Pension Credit, or have … Read More
Call for Urgent Safety Measures Following Fatal Crashes on A37 Monday, April 14, 2025 a37 safety petition road somerset fatal crashes urgent measures hazardous An online petition with hundreds of signatures is urging for urgent safety measures to be implemented on the A37 Dorchester to Yeovil road in Somerset. The petition follows a series of fatal crashes in recent years, including … Read More
Bath Council's Controversial Roadworks Plan Wednesday, March 27, 2024 bath roadworks council closure bollards controversy petition local safety pedestrians Bath residents are in for major roadworks as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to close off Sydney Road to through traffic. The closure is part of the council’s liveable neighbourhood programme and is set to … Read More
Anger as Canal Bosses Close Refuse Facility over Fly Tipping Friday, March 15, 2024 canal fly tipping boaters refuse facility closure bathampton community frustration petition council Boaters on the canals around Bath are expressing frustration and feeling unfairly penalized after the closure of a refuse facility due to persistent fly tipping issues. The decision to shut down the bins at Bathampton has … Read More