Yeovil Bus Station Toilets Set to Close, Sparking Concern Among Residents Saturday, March 30, 2024 yeovil bus station toilets closure residents vulnerable concern maintenance somerset council budget Yeovil’s bus station is set to close its public toilets as a result of the significant annual maintenance cost of £70,000. Somerset Council, the funding source, withdrew its support leading to the announcement of the … Read More
Controversy Over Proposed Parking Charges in Midsomer Norton and Radstock Tuesday, March 26, 2024 council parking charges midsomer norton radstock emission-based budget traders debate proposal A controversial decision by the Bath and North East Somerset Council to potentially end free parking in Midsomer Norton and Radstock has ignited a fierce debate. The proposal, aimed at addressing budgetary concerns, would see … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Council Tax Hike Amid Funding Shortfall Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More
Struggling Somerset Public Services Face Bleak Future as Council Tries to Avoid Bankruptcy Friday, February 9, 2024 somerset public services council budget bankruptcy local authority financial difficulties funding services tax local government austerity The future looks bleak for Somerset residents as the local council tries to avoid effective bankruptcy while grappling with a significant budget gap. Somerset Council recently proposed measures to address a shortfall of … Read More
Somerset Town Regeneration Efforts Scrapped Friday, February 2, 2024 somerset regeneration wincanton council funding capital projects economy revitalization budget Years-long efforts to revitalize Wincanton, a market town in Somerset, have been abandoned due to the financial pressures faced by the local council. The project, which began in 2020, was designed to drive more foot traffic … Read More