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
Food WorksSW Enhances Support for Small Producers with New SALSA Auditor and Lab Partnership Tuesday, November 4, 2025 food innovation salsa auditing laboratory microbiology safety smallbusiness testing partnership The Food WorksSW, a regional food and drink innovation centre based in Weston-super-Mare, has significantly expanded its support for small producers by introducing a new auditing qualification and partnering with a leading … Read More
Seaside Towns Face Closure Risk Amid Sharp Rent Hikes Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dorset seaside tourism rents smallbusiness westbay lymeregis council kiosks inflation Dorset Council’s significant rent increases on kiosks at West Bay and Lyme Regis have sparked serious concerns among local business owners, who warn that these “hostile” hikes could lead to permanent closures. Sam … Read More