Lockdown-born Bath business named one of UK’s most inspiring firms Saturday, November 29, 2025 smallbiz100 bath lockdown smallbusiness literature crafts independent entrepreneurship americanexpress recognition Born out of a creative spark during the 2020 lockdown, Literary Craft Parlour has grown from a passion project to a globally admired small business. Founded by Marianne Coote in Bath, this online shop transforms a love of … Read More
Stationery Shop Launches Fundraiser to Secure New Home Following Rent Hike Thursday, November 20, 2025 stationery fundraiser bath relocation rent increase vintage printers support smallbusiness After 11 years at Walcot Street, Bath’s beloved stationery shop Meticulous Ink faces a new challenge: a significant rent increase forces them to seek a permanent new home. To make this move possible, owner Athena Cauley-Yu … Read More
Businesses Rally Against North Somerset Council's Parking Charge Plans in Clevedon Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking northsomerset business charges protest trade smallbusiness council community A growing chorus of local businesses is speaking out against North Somerset Council’s proposed parking charges in Clevedon. The council’s plans to introduce fees in key areas like Hill Road have sparked concern that the … Read More
Fears Over End of Free Parking Threaten Hill Road’s Independent Businesses Sunday, November 16, 2025 hillroad clevedon parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset heritage localeconomy smallbusiness community budgetcuts Shopkeepers on Hill Road in Clevedon are sounding the alarm that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could devastate the vibrant street’s independent businesses, risking boarded-up shops within five years. A … Read More
Fear of Free Parking Ending Threatens to Board Up Historic Hill Road Sunday, November 16, 2025 clevedon hillroad parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset retail smallbusiness community heritage councilbudget Independent shops along Hill Road in Clevedon face a bleak future as local business owners warn that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could drive them to closure within five years. A petition signed by 4,351 … Read More
Bath MP Urges Emergency VAT Cut as Local Businesses Struggle Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Friday, November 14, 2025 vat bath hospitality costofliving smallbusiness economy liberaldemocrats taxation businessrates energybills Bath’s MP, Wera Hobhouse, has called for an emergency reduction in VAT to support local businesses severely impacted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Liberal Democrat representative advocates for an immediate 5% VAT … Read More