Council Reverses Decision to Cut Recycling Centre Hours and Scrap Discovery Card Charges Friday, February 6, 2026 budget recycling socialcare counciltax bath reversal discoverycard consultation localgovernment infrastructure Bath and North East Somerset Council has reversed its plans to reduce the operating hours of local recycling centres and to introduce charges for the residents' discovery cards. Originally, the council aimed to save £200,000 … Read More
Dozens of New Homes Proposed in Keynsham as Developer Opens Consultation Wednesday, February 4, 2026 keynsham housing development community affordable consultation regeneration planning sustainability expansion Keynsham is set to welcome up to 110 new homes, with nearly half designated as affordable housing, following the launch of a public consultation on a proposed development off Manor Road. Developer Taylor Wimpey has revealed … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Delay Highlights Logistics Challenges as It Moves to Join WECA Monday, February 2, 2026 northsomerset weca traffic combinedauthority localgovernment westofengland publictransport budget consultation infrastructure sport Traffic congestion prevented North Somerset Council from fully participating in a landmark meeting about joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The meeting, held in Bristol and attended by WECA’s three current … Read More
Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Revenue from Yellow Box Fines Amid Budget Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 council fines budget traffic enforcement taxes consultation safety funding services Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement of traffic restrictions, specifically targeting yellow box junctions and illegal turns on one-way streets, to generate additional revenue. The move … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Enforcement on Yellow Box Fines and Council Tax Hike Friday, January 9, 2026 council tax traffic fines budget enforcement consultation recycling parks socialcare Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement on traffic violations, particularly focusing on yellow box junction infringements and illegal turns, as part of efforts to generate an additional … Read More