Thousands on Universal Credit in Somerset Face Steep Council Tax Increases Monday, November 10, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability benefits policy hardship localgovernment socialcare finance Thousands of vulnerable Somerset residents are grappling with significant hikes in their council tax bills following recent policy changes at both central and local government levels. Somerset Council revised its council tax … Read More
Historic Funfairs Face Closure Threat Over Flyposting Restrictions Friday, October 17, 2025 funfair flyposting advertising wiltshire council heritage community event regulation policy Historic funfairs in Wiltshire are at risk of shutting down if current flyposting regulations remain unchanged, councillors will hear next week. The stricter clampdown on unauthorised billposting has unintentionally hindered … Read More
Historic Funfairs Face Closure Threat Amid New Flyposting Regulations Friday, October 17, 2025 funfairs flyposting advertising council regulations wiltshire community heritage policy events Historic funfairs across Wiltshire could be at risk of closure if recent clampdowns on flyposting are not reconsidered. Councillors are set to discuss the potential impact of these stricter advertising rules at a full council … Read More
Electric Vehicle Users Face Excessive Charging Fees at Dorset Council Car Parks Wednesday, October 8, 2025 electric charging fees dorset ev infrastructure affordability transport policy government Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Dorset are facing steep charges at council-owned charging points, with fees reportedly up to ten times greater than typical home charging costs. Concerns have been raised by local councillors … Read More
Bath Proposes Ban on Converting Family Homes into HMOs Amid Housing Crisis Tuesday, September 30, 2025 housing hmo bath familyhomes planning localgovernment affordablehousing council development policy Bath is considering new regulations to prevent the conversion of “family homes” into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). HMOs are shared houses where unrelated adults—such as students, professionals, and low-income … Read More
One Woman’s Kidney Gift to a Stranger Changed UK Transplant Rules Forever Tuesday, September 30, 2025 kidney donation transplant nhs healthcare policy bureaucracy altruism organ donor In 2002, Kay Mason took an extraordinary step: she offered to donate one of her kidneys to a complete stranger. With no recipient lined up and no personal connection, her sole motivation was to save a life. At that time, the … Read More