Rising Rents Threaten Weymouth’s Seaside Tourism and Small Businesses Thursday, July 3, 2025 weymouth tourism dorset rents smallbusiness council economy hotels regeneration growth Weymouth’s economy faces potential damage as rent increases loom over 65 council-owned hotels, sparking concerns from local representatives. Littlemoor and Preston councillor Louie O’Leary warned that significant rent hikes … Read More
Calls for Free Parking and Financial Relief to Revive Small Town Shops Thursday, July 3, 2025 parking businessrates smallbusiness highstreet localeconomy retail rural grants councillors b&nes Independent councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are urging the local council to take stronger action to support small and rural businesses, highlighting the risk of widespread closures under current policies. The … Read More
Heartfelt 'Use It or Lose It' Plea to Save Beloved Shepton Mallet Cobbler After 30 Years Saturday, May 31, 2025 cobbler sheptonmallet familybusiness independentshops localbusiness shoerepair community smallbusiness tradeskill retail After more than three decades serving the Shepton Mallet community, The Shepton Cobbler shop is facing the threat of closure unless locals start returning to support this cherished family business. In a town that has already … Read More
South West Farm Business Veg in a Box Warns of Closure Amid Declining Orders Saturday, May 31, 2025 veginabox localproduce smallbusiness devonfarm communitysupport fooddelivery seasonalproduce businessclosure farmshop sustainableeating Exeter-based Veg in a Box, a local farm-to-doorstep produce business, has issued a heartfelt plea to its community amid a severe drop in orders threatening its survival. Julie and Bela Corcutt, who operate the business from … Read More
South West Independent Paradise Bucking the High Street Closure Trend Saturday, May 24, 2025 bridport independents highstreet market dorset community heritage retail smallbusiness ropemaking “If you can’t get it in Bridport, then you probably don’t need it,” says Ian Bark with a smile as he guides us through this beloved Dorset market town where he once served as mayor. While many UK high … 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