Somerset residents are invited to share their views on the proposed introduction of Sunday parking charges across all council-run car parks. The public consultation launched today, Monday September 8, and will remain open …
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 …
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 men” …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a …
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the latest Spending Review on Wednesday, setting out the government’s fiscal plans for the coming years. A key announcement was a commitment of billions of pounds to boost the construction of …
Campaigners are pushing to remove barriers that prevent children from enjoying outdoor play, aiming to improve their health and wellbeing. This includes calling for the removal of “no ball games” signs that are widespread …
A revealing new map highlights the Somerset neighbourhoods where people are most likely to be found armed with knives, guns, or other offensive weapons, coinciding with the government’s introduction of tougher measures to …
The call for a nationwide ban on mobile phones in UK schools has gained traction, with concerns over children’s exposure to explicit content and the potential harm to their wellbeing. The National Education Union (NEU) and …
Farmers in the South West of England are facing an uncertain future as new inheritance tax regulations loom on the horizon. The changes, set to come into effect, will levy a 20 percent tax rate on inherited farms valued over …
The Avon and Somerset Constabulary has refuted claims of “sanctioning serious sexual offences within its own ranks” in relation to its treatment of female police officers. The force has put in place measures to safeguard the …
Proposed plans for additional student flats in Bath have sparked controversy for conflicting with council policies. Regen Developments aims to repurpose a disused office block on the outskirts of the city into 12 student …