Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More
South West Man Fined as XL Bully Ownership Laws Take Effect Monday, May 19, 2025 xlbully dangerousdogsact bristol prosecution dogban legislation petownership fines publicsafety animalcontrol Paul Nicholson, 60, from Bristol, has become one of the first individuals in the UK to face prosecution following the ban on XL Bully breeds. Earlier this year, ownership of XL Bullies without an exemption certificate became … Read More
Food Truck Faces £1,000 Fine Over Unusual 10p Entrance Fee Dispute with Council Friday, May 16, 2025 foodtruck council somerset licensing streettrading fine publicsafety localgovernment smallbusiness regulations A popular pop-up Thai food truck, Thai by Tai, operating in Somerset, could be fined £1,000 for each customer who doesn’t pay a 10p “entrance fee” before approaching the van—due to an unusual licensing dispute with North … Read More