DEFRA Chair Visits Somerset Farm to Address Agricultural Challenges and Innovations Saturday, May 31, 2025 defra farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity greenenergy regulations sustainability mps rural Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP recently visited Landmark Farm in Wanstrow, Somerset, to engage directly with local farmers about the challenges and opportunities in sustainable … Read More
Council Orders Villagers to Remove Bunting Ahead of Annual Festival Thursday, May 22, 2025 council boxrevels wiltshire community regulations bunting events safety localgovernment protest Residents of Box, a village near Corsham, have expressed frustration towards Wiltshire Council after being instructed to take down bunting and posters promoting the beloved annual Box Revels festival. Box Revels, a … 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
New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More
Labour's Campaign Adherence to Advertising Regulations Under Scrutiny Wednesday, April 30, 2025 labour advertising regulations political campaign transparency election guidelines scrutiny reform The Labour party has insisted that its online political advertising for the West of England Metro Mayor candidate, Helen Godwin, fully complies with all guidelines, despite concerns raised regarding the lack of prominent … Read More
Crackdown on 'Headphone Dodgers' Proposed by Liberal Democrats Monday, April 28, 2025 headphone dodgers public transport liberal democrats fines regulations antisocial behavior campaign commuters ambiance The Liberal Democrats are leading a campaign to impose fines of up to £1,000 on individuals who disturb fellow passengers on public transport by playing loud music through their headphones. Dubbed “headphone … Read More