Saturday 14th February 2026
An anonymous post on the Facebook page Spotted In Warminster Town:
The “temporary” closure of The Bath Arms in Shearwater has caused real concern across the community, particularly amid fears about possible sewage pollution affecting the nearby river.
There has been extensive local discussion about wastewater infrastructure and environmental issues playing a role in the decision.
Yet clear public information remains limited, and residents are understandably calling for transparency.
The closure’s impact on staff has also been deeply felt.
Despite being described as temporary, both part-time and permanent employees have reportedly lost their jobs all within a week, while seasonal roles remain.
This has left many people confused about how decisions have been made, especially if the pub could reopen within weeks.
The Bath Arms team, from kitchen to front-of-house, worked tirelessly to make the pub a thriving part of village life, and their contribution is widely valued.
Above all, the community is asking for two things: clarity about the environmental situation affecting the river and reassurance the staff who helped make the Bath Arms Shearwater what it is, are being treated with care and respect.
