Vibrant Somerset Town Celebrates Reversal of Parking Charges Friday, April 24, 2026 nailsea parking somerset northsomerset towncouncil economy visitorexperience carpark localbusiness community North Somerset Council has reversed part of its controversial parking charge policy for the Station Road Car Park in Nailsea, much to the relief of local residents and businesses. Parking charges introduced last June sparked … Read More
Vibrant Somerset Town Celebrates Parking Fee Reduction and Upgrades Friday, April 24, 2026 nailsea parking somerset carpark northsomerset localeconomy traffic community infrastructure fees North Somerset Council has responded to community feedback by revising parking charges at Nailsea’s Station Road Car Park, following concerns that initial fees would negatively impact the local economy. When charges were … Read More
Bats Halt National Trust’s New Car Park Plans at Cheddar Gorge Friday, April 17, 2026 cheddar bats nationaltrust carpark conservation somerset wildlife planning erosion parking Plans for a new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge have been rejected due to concerns over the impact on local bat populations, much to the relief of wildlife advocates but dismay of motorists. In September 2023, the … Read More
Loss-making Carlton Street Car Park at Risk of Collapse Under Weight of Electric Vehicles Saturday, February 28, 2026 carlton carpark northsomerset electricvehicles structuralrisk lease westonsupermare council repairs finance The Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, leased by North Somerset Council, is facing severe structural risks and financial losses, prompting concerns over its future viability. The upper levels of the multi-storey … Read More
Carlton Street Car Park Faces Structural Risk Due to Electric Vehicle Weight Amid Council Losses Saturday, February 28, 2026 carpark electricvehicles northsomerset council westonsupermare lease infrastructure repairs losses construction Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare is at risk of structural failure if too many electric vehicles (EVs) occupy its currently closed upper levels. North Somerset Council, tied into a lease until 2058, refers to the … Read More
£2.6m Repair Bill for Weston Car Park Highlights Long-Term Losses Thursday, February 26, 2026 northsomerset carltonstreet westonsupermare carpark councilbudget leaseagreement repairs structuralissues localgovernment financialloss North Somerset Council is grappling with a costly predicament over Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare. The council is considering a £2.6 million repair plan to address structural issues, reopen upper floors, and … Read More