Somerset Developers Urged to Invest in Local Communities Friday, July 25, 2025 development community infrastructure planning somerset consultation developers investment housing education Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a six-week public consultation, inviting residents and stakeholders to share their views on how developers should contribute more significantly to community infrastructure. … Read More
Bath ‘Blighted by Sacks of Waste’ for Too Long, Say Lib Dems Monday, July 14, 2025 bath waste containers businesses liberaldemocrats collection consultation pilot environment citycenter The centre of Bath has long been “blighted by sacks of waste” left out early in the evening, according to Liberal Democrat councillors pushing for a controversial change to the city’s business waste collection times. … Read More
Bath Bin Collection Time Change Could Cost Businesses Over £3,000 Annually Thursday, July 10, 2025 bath waste business collection cost consultation environment pilot council waste-management Businesses in Bath may soon face increased costs due to a proposed change in the timing of commercial waste bin collections. Currently, shops in central Bath can place their bins outside by 5pm, coinciding with the end of the … Read More
Ilminster Faces Economic Risk as Free Parking Plans Spark Concern Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ilminster parking somersetcouncil economy freeparking localbusiness consultation transport carparks policy Ilminster is at the centre of a heated debate as Somerset Council’s plans to introduce parking charges threaten to impact the town’s economic health. The council, led by the Liberal Democrats, aims to impose fees on currently … Read More
Threat of Closure Looms Over North Somerset Libraries Tuesday, June 24, 2025 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts consultation community council closures publicservices digitallibrary libraryservices Residents of North Somerset are being invited to share their views on the future of the district’s libraries as financial pressures threaten their continued operation. In February, North Somerset Council announced plans to … Read More
Cycle Path and New Crossings Aim to Boost Cycling in Bath’s Liveable Neighbourhood Monday, June 16, 2025 cycling pedestrians liveable neighbourhood bath safety crossings infrastructure consultation transport Bath and North East Somerset Council is introducing a new cycle path and upgraded crossings to encourage more cycling and walking in the Sydney Road liveable neighbourhood (LTN). Since April 2024, Sydney Road has been closed … Read More