Trouble Looms as Shop Closures Desert Pretty UK Market Town's High Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 devizes market town closures high street small businesses challenges economy community retail wiltshire The picturesque market town of Devizes is facing concerns over the potential desertion of its high street following a spate of shop closures. Faced with a challenging economic climate, businesses in Devizes have endured … Read More
Warning Issued Over Impact of Town Centre Roadworks on Taunton Retailers Friday, November 1, 2024 taunton retailers roadworks congestion junctions somerset christmas small businesses traffic signals cycle lane pedestrians cyclists motorists buses Local councillor John Hunt has issued a warning, stating that Taunton retailers will “suffer very badly” if upcoming town centre roadworks lead to jams, especially over the Christmas period. Somerset Council is … Read More
Councillor Gavin Heathcote Fights Parking Charges in Midsomer Norton and Radstock Saturday, February 24, 2024 gavin heathcote mp hopeful b&nes council parking charges midsomer norton radstock local businesses independent candidate small businesses retail sector government support Councillor Gavin Heathcote, an Independent candidate for the Frome and East Somerset Constituency, is advocating for the preservation of free parking in Midsomer Norton and Radstock. He strongly opposes B&NES Council’s … Read More