West of England politicians protected by heightened security after mayor chased into lift Wednesday, April 1, 2026 westofengland helengodwin acorn weca security protest politics safety bristol activism A meeting of the West of England’s political leaders on Friday was heavily guarded after protestors pursued Mayor Helen Godwin through her offices earlier in the week. On Monday, March 23, Mayor Godwin was chased by activists … Read More
West of England politicians increase security after mayor chased into lift by protester Wednesday, April 1, 2026 security protest mayor westofengland acorn activism safety politics intimidation weca A heightened security presence safeguarded the West of England Combined Authority’s political leaders’ meeting on Friday after Mayor Helen Godwin was chased and cornered by a protester earlier in the week. On Monday, March … Read More
Sainsbury's Addresses Concerns Over Alleged Pigeon Cull at Bath's Green Park Station Thursday, March 26, 2026 sainsburys bath pigeons wildlife animalwelfare greenparkstation netting protest rescue cull Sainsbury’s is at the center of a heated animal welfare debate following reports of a planned pigeon cull at Green Park Station in Bath, a historic landmark now operating as a vibrant community space with cafes, … Read More
Warning: Foster Carers May Leave Amid Controversial Council Plans Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostering socialwork council restructure support protest unison redundancy familiesfirst bath Controversial proposals to reduce staff within social work teams in Bath and North East Somerset are raising fears that foster carers may abandon their vital roles. At a recent full council meeting on March 19, two foster … Read More
Foster Carers Warn Council Cuts Will Drive Them Away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostercare socialwork restructure protest bath children unison consultation government labour Controversial plans by Bath and North East Somerset Council to cut social work staff are raising alarms that foster carers will be forced to leave, deepening an already critical shortage. Two foster carers spoke at the full … Read More
In Pictures: 'Angry but Determined' Social Workers Strike and Disrupt Second Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 socialworkers strike protest council activism workconditions laborrights demand government community Social workers, frustrated and resolute, staged a powerful strike that interrupted a second consecutive council meeting. Their demonstration, marked by chants and passionate signs, echoed their demands for better working … Read More