John Wimperis

Bristol

Local Democracy Reporter at Somerset Live

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Another B&NES Council by-election expected after Lib Dem councillor steps down

1 week ago | theweekin.co.uk | John Wimperis

A by-election is expected to take place soon for the local councillor who represents Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg after the current member for Mendip ward on Bath & North East Somerset Council stepped down. David Wood became the first Lib Dem to ever represent the council seat in 2019, when he unseated then Conservative council leader Tim Warren. Cllr Wood was re-elected with an increased share of the vote in 2023 but has now resigned.
400 redundancies expected amid 50% cut

1 week ago | bristol247.com | John Wimperis

Four hundred people who work in non-clinical roles across two major NHS bodies in Gloucestershire, Bristol and part of Somerset are expected to lose their jobs in a major spending cut ordered by the government. Integrated care boards (ICBs) have been given two months by NHS England to draw up a plan to cut their running costs by 50 per cent.
Ancient beech tree 'threatened by Bath Rugby stadium proposals'

1 week ago | bbc.com | John Wimperis

Ancient tree 'threatened by stadium proposals'John WimperisLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBath RugbyA designer's vision of the stadium at Bath's Recreation GroundA rugby team's plans to build a stadium pose a threat to an ancient tree, Green Party councillors are warning.
Eerie abandoned building where orphans lived will be turned into luxury homes

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | John Wimperis

The once grand mansion house is now empty and overgrownLuxury flats are set to be built at a former mansion house that now sits empty and overgrown. Uphill Grange on the edge of Weston-super-Mare used to be a grand family home known as the “Macready House.” It dates back to 1790 but in the 1950s it was turned into a children’s orphanage and later, in the 1980s, a care home. But since this closed six years ago, the grade II listed building has been left in "a dilapidated state”.
NHS 400 redundancies expected with 50 per cent spending cut ordered

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | John Wimperis

Around 400 people who work in non-clinical roles across two major NHS bodies in Gloucestershire, Bristol, and part of Somerset are expected to lose their jobs in a major spending cut ordered by the government. Integrated care boards have been given two months by NHS England to draw up a plan to cut their running costs by 50%.
Fight launched to stop 190 homes being built in flood zone

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | John Wimperis

North Somerset Council has appealed to the High Court to overturn a planning decision which could open up flood zones for housing developers.
Weston mansion Uphill Grange redevelopment approved

2 weeks ago | thewestonmercury.co.uk | John Wimperis

7 1/1 A beautiful mansion on the edge of Weston-super-Mare “in a dilapidated state” is set to be turned into luxury apartments. With the first part built in 1790, Uphill Grange used to be a large family mansion, once known as the “Macready House.” But in the 1950’s the grand building in Uphill at the southern tip of Weston-super-Mare was turned into a children’s orphanage and later, in the 1980s, a care home.
Pop-up food van charges 10p entrance fee to avoid £1,000 fines

3 weeks ago | thewestonmercury.co.uk | John Wimperis

Cheddar-based Thai by Tai has become a popular presence in various pub car parks around Somerset, with Tai Ketwong and Peter Swingler serving up authentic Thai street food. But when they go to pubs in North Somerset, you will find them in a cordoned off part of the car park charging a 10p entrance fee before you can walk up to the van. If you’ve not got change, don’t worry. There’s a pot of 10p pieces to help yourself to right next to the pot you’ve got to put them in to pay.
Food van starts charging 10p 'entrance fee' to dodge huge council fine

3 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | John Wimperis

A bizarre row has broken out about licensing rulesA peculiar disagreement with the local council could lead to a £1,000 penalty for a roaming Thai food truck if customers fail to fork out 10p before approaching it. Thai by Tai in Cheddar, Somerset, has carved out its reputation for authentic Thai street grub, often pitching up in pub car parks across the county.
Clevedon School pupils to leave tents as school building approved

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Wimperis

Pupils to leave tents as school building approvedJohn WimperisLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceClevedon SchoolCurrently, the school is using a tented 'learning village' as classroomsPupils will soon be able to move out of being taught in tents after a new school building was approved. Children at Clevedon School had to be taught in two marquees since 2023, after the discovery of high alumina cement concrete (HACC) caused 22 classrooms to shut.