Top Bath Councillor Criticizes Mansion Tax as ‘Completely Unfair’ Friday, December 12, 2025 mansiontax counciltax bath propertytax localgovernment taxreform socialcare propertyowners governmentfinance taxpolicy The Labour government’s proposal to impose a mansion tax on homes valued over £2 million has been met with strong criticism from Bath’s cabinet member for resources, Mark Elliott. Describing the scheme as “completely unfair,” … Read More
Top Bath Councillor Condemns Government’s Mansion Tax as ‘Completely Unfair’ Friday, December 12, 2025 mansiontax counciltax bath propertytax localgovernment taxreform socialcare housing governmentpolicy taxation The Labour government’s proposal to impose a mansion tax on homes valued over £2 million has drawn sharp criticism from a leading Bath councillor tasked with managing the local council’s finances. Under the planned … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Tremendous’ Slinky Service Expands with Six New Minibuses Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility demandresponsive rural publictransport governmentgrants busservice sport Somerset Council is set to enhance its innovative Slinky demand-responsive transport service by adding seven new minibuses—a move fueled by the “tremendous success” of the service since its relaunch 18 months ago. The Digital … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Tremendous’ Slinky Service Boosted by Six New Minibuses Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility busservice rural publictransport departmentfortransport community sport Somerset Council is expanding its highly successful Slinky service by acquiring seven new minibuses, following 18 months of impressive performance. The Slinky service offers digital demand-responsive transport, allowing … Read More
Nine Somerset Areas at Risk of Flooding Tonight Thursday, December 11, 2025 somerset flooding weather emergency rain warnings localauthorities preparation risks alerts Several areas in Somerset face the possibility of flooding tonight due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. Residents in the nine most vulnerable locations are urged to stay alert and prepare accordingly. Local …
Erratic Drug Driver Caught After Striking Wall and Slurring Speech Thursday, December 11, 2025 drug driving offense sentence somerset arrest ketamine cannabis police mercedes Jack Brownless, 39, of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset, has been banned from driving for five years after being caught driving under the influence of drugs. On Monday, August 22, a silver Mercedes B-Class was spotted driving … Read More