England’s Steepest Street: Vale Street in Bristol - A Driver’s Uphill Battle Wednesday, June 3, 2026 valestreet bristol steepstreet gradient residents parking winter banksy england totterdown If you park on Vale Street in Totterdown, Bristol, don’t forget to engage your handbrake—otherwise, you might find your car rolling downhill without you. Known since 2019 as England’s steepest street, Vale Street is a … Read More
Couple Left in Limbo for 15 Weeks Over Council Tax Address Update Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax backlog delays communication planning reform residents apology localgovernment Andy and Rachel Hancock, who recently moved to Puriton, Somerset, have faced a frustrating 15-week wait to update their council tax address due to a significant backlog at the local council. Having relocated in January, the … Read More
Couple Left Frustrated by 15-Week Delay in Council Tax Address Update Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax council backlog puriton delays communication planning restructure residents Andy and Rachel Hancock, who relocated to the village of Puriton in Somerset this January, have faced a frustrating 15-week wait to update the address on their council tax bill. Despite promptly notifying Somerset Council’s … Read More
Council to 'Vigorously Contest' High Court Challenge to Bath Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme Tuesday, May 19, 2026 bath ltns traffic safety highcourt council residents legal school roads Residents of Bath are launching a High Court challenge against a disputed liveable neighbourhood scheme that has doubled traffic near a private primary school. The controversy centers on Winifred’s Lane, a narrow one-way … Read More
Council to 'Vigorously Contest' High Court Challenge Over Bath LTN Controversy Tuesday, May 19, 2026 bath ltn traffic highcourt safety winifredslane council residents sionroad consultation Residents of Bath are escalating their opposition to a contentious liveable neighbourhood (LTN) scheme by mounting a High Court challenge after traffic near a private primary school doubled. At the centre of the dispute is … Read More
Fire Breaks Out in Frome; Residents Advised to Keep Windows Closed Thursday, May 7, 2026 frome fire emergency firefighters smoke safety blaze evacuation residents emergencyresponse A fire has erupted in Frome, prompting emergency crews to rush to the scene. Authorities have advised local residents to keep their windows closed to avoid smoke inhalation and ensure safety. Firefighters are working …