Concerns Raised Over Lack of Council Scrutiny on Controversial Bin Collection Changes in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 bath waste council scrutiny business policy costs pilot consultation democracy Councillors in Bath have raised serious concerns about a decision to change bin collection timings in the city centre that could cost local businesses thousands of pounds annually—without the change being properly scrutinised … Read More
Bath MP Urges Action to Support 'Lost Boys' Falling Behind in Education Monday, July 28, 2025 education boys achievement disadvantage neurodiversity sen exclusion gcse policy inclusion The Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has raised urgent concerns about boys falling behind in education. Highlighting alarming statistics, she warned that “we risk leaving behind an entire generation of young … Read More
Hospital Overwhelmed as Lack of NHS Dentists Drives Thousands to A&E Monday, July 21, 2025 dentistry nhs dentalcare emergency hospital swindon wiltshire healthcare crisis policy Over the past four years, more than 4,000 individuals in Wiltshire and Swindon have sought emergency care at Great Western Hospital for dental pain, highlighting a mounting crisis in NHS dental access across the region. … Read More
Somerset Vineyard Tax Break Exclusion Sparks Outrage Friday, July 18, 2025 somerset wine vineyard tax relief englishwineweek cider parliament policy reform Ministers are facing criticism for excluding small English vineyards from a tax relief scheme that currently benefits brewers and cider makers. Sir Ashley Fox, the MP for Bridgwater, highlighted this issue during a … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Ilminster Faces Economic Risk as Free Parking Plans Spark Concern Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ilminster parking somersetcouncil economy freeparking localbusiness consultation transport carparks policy Ilminster is at the centre of a heated debate as Somerset Council’s plans to introduce parking charges threaten to impact the town’s economic health. The council, led by the Liberal Democrats, aims to impose fees on currently … Read More