MP Warns of Risks Posed by Taxis Licensed Hundreds of Miles Away Operating in Weston-super-Mare Monday, July 21, 2025 licensing safety taxis regulation transport westonsupermare localgovernment drivers oversight publictrust The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Daniel Aldridge, has raised serious concerns about taxis licensed far from the town operating locally, calling for tighter licensing regulations. Aldridge warns that North Somerset Council … Read More
Ofsted Takes Action Over Complaints at Bridgwater’s Little Adventures Nursery Tuesday, July 15, 2025 ofsted nursery bridgwater earlyyears inspection safeguarding compliance childcare training regulation Ofsted has intervened following concerns raised about Little Adventures Nursery in Bridgwater. After complaints surfaced in March and April 2025, inspectors visited the nursery on April 17 and found that the setting was not … Read More
Royal Mail Misses Delivery Target in Wiltshire, MP Demands Action Wednesday, June 25, 2025 royalmail deliveries postalservice wiltshire ofcom mp delays customerservice regulation mail Royal Mail is facing mounting criticism after failing to meet its delivery performance targets in the SN postcode area, where almost 20% of first-class letters are arriving late. Recent data reveals that only 75.2% of … Read More
Wessex Water CFO Banned from Bonuses Following Sewage Pollution Conviction Friday, June 6, 2025 wessexwater sewage pollution bonusban ofwat environmentallaw somerset waterquality infrastructure regulation Wessex Water’s chief financial officer (CFO) has been barred from receiving bonuses following a criminal conviction linked to severe sewage pollution incidents in Somerset. This decision aligns with new government regulations … Read More
Thames Water Fined a Record £122.7 Million as MP Demands End to Sewage Scandal Wednesday, May 28, 2025 thameswater sewage fine ofwat waterindustry regulation environment dividends publicbenefit reform Thames Water has been slapped with a historic £122.7 million fine following repeated sewage discharges and unlawful dividend payments. This substantial penalty has sparked demands for a fundamental overhaul of the water … Read More
South West Car Dealership Fined £200,000 After Workers Develop Disabling Condition Tuesday, May 13, 2025 havs vibration health safety rowesgarage fine workers exposure regulation hse A South West car dealership has been fined over £200,000 following the diagnosis of a debilitating, permanent condition in two of its workers. In November 2022, two employees at Rowes Garage Ltd’s body shop in Truro, … Read More