Introducing car parking charges on Sundays across Somerset could cause lasting harm to the county’s town centres, warns a local church leader. The Somerset Council recently consulted residents on a plan to extend Sunday car …
Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce Sunday car parking charges across the county has sparked strong opposition from community leaders and residents, who warn it could seriously harm struggling town centres. The council’s …
Visitors to Somerset’s town centres may soon need to pay for parking on Sundays if the council’s new proposals are approved. Somerset Council conducted a consultation during September and October on introducing Sunday parking …
Residents in Bath’s Lower Lansdown area are voicing strong opposition to the Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme, branding it a “failure” as Bath and North East Somerset Council evaluates whether to make the trial permanent. …
Residents' associations in Bath have labeled the Lower Lansdown Liveable Neighbourhood a “failure” amid ongoing council discussions about its future. Implemented on a trial basis since November 2024, the scheme includes the …
Building a new primary school in the heart of Chard represents an “incredible opportunity” to provide children with the best start in life, according to Holyrood Academy’s headteacher, Dave MacCormick. The school is set to be …
The proposal to build a new primary school in the heart of Chard has been described as an “incredible opportunity” by Dave MacCormick, headteacher of Holyrood Academy. The planned school aims to meet the growing demand for …
Somerset Council is set to invest £3 million over the next two years in a thorough review of staff pay levels and reward structures. This initiative aims to ensure the council remains competitive in recruiting and retaining …
Nearly 200 new homes may soon be built on the eastern edge of North Petherton, Somerset, close to the M5 motorway, pending approval of fresh development plans. Gladman Developments unveiled proposals in early May for a …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has creatively transformed a 1990s Mr Whippy-style ice cream van into a mobile consultation hub, branded as the “van with a plan,” to engage residents on its ambitious local housing …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched an innovative outreach initiative using a converted 1990 Mr Whippy-style ice cream van, now brightly painted in orange, to engage the public on a major consultation about …
Dorset Council has extended the consultation periods for two significant planning documents following an overwhelming number of responses and widespread reports of technical difficulties on its online platform. The Local …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled plans to increase the cost of parking permits by up to 20%, alongside introducing fees linked to vehicle size and emissions. The proposed changes, announced on Friday, October …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced proposals to increase parking permit costs by up to 20%, alongside new charges that will vary according to the size and emissions of vehicles. The planned changes, unveiled …
North Somerset Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Local Plan, outlining proposals for nearly 25,000 new homes, alongside job creation and key infrastructure developments over the next 15 years. The …