By Sandy Bell, President of Chew Valley Chamber of Commerce. In some ways declaring the lockdown was straightforward. The message was simple and people had a clear idea of what was expected of them. Now we’ve started a much more complicated process of getting back to what we’re calling the “new normal.” If this crisis has done anything it’s to underline the importance of commerce, which generates the funds we rely on for things like the NHS and social care. The Government has

Bath and North East Somerset Council are currently consulting on adjustments to the Local Plan, the blueprint for the future shape of the district. It sets out broad parameters for things like the number of houses and where they should be built. It’s never a straightforward process because there are many conflicting opinions. But this time round it’s much more complex as businesses start to think about their long term futures. For example, those of our members whose staff are