Heatwave Prompts Earlier Bin Collections Across Somerset Sunday, May 24, 2026 somerset heatwave waste collections bins earlystart temperature summer environment council Somerset Council has announced a change to waste collection times this week due to an intense heatwave. Starting May 26, bin collections will begin at 6 a.m. to protect crews from the rising temperatures, expected to exceed … Read More
Maps Reveal How Many Bin Collections Your Local Council Misses Daily Thursday, October 23, 2025 bins waste councils collections uk missed barnsley yorkshire localgovernment rubbish In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and … Read More
Somerset Council to Revise Garden Waste Collection Schedules for 53,000 Subscribers Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset gardenwaste collections recycling wastemanagement suez subscribers serviceupdate efficiency localgovernment Somerset Council has announced significant changes to its Garden Waste collection service affecting approximately 53,000 subscribers. Due to a substantial increase in garden waste subscriptions over the past five years, … Read More
Somerset Council to Revamp Garden Waste Collection for 53,000 Subscribers Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset gardenwaste collections recycling suez subscriptions schedule wastemanagement residents council Somerset Council is set to implement significant changes to its Garden Waste collection service, affecting approximately 53,000 subscribers. Due to a surge in subscriptions over the past five years, existing collection routes … Read More
New Taunton Auction House Launches Inaugural Sale Thursday, August 14, 2025 auction taunton westcountry antiques collectables vintage saleroom bidding liveauction collections Westcountry Auctions, a fresh addition to Taunton’s vibrant auction scene, is set to hold its inaugural sale next week. The live auction will take place on Saturday, August 16, at their new saleroom located in Courtlands … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More