Council Leader Opposes Speed Limit Reduction on Accident-Prone A370 Thursday, July 9, 2026 northsomerset a370 speedlimit roadsafety traffic westonsupermare council collisions consultation transport The leader of North Somerset Council, Mike Bell, has announced he will oppose his council’s proposal to reduce speed limits on a heavily trafficked and accident-prone stretch of the A370 in Weston-super-Mare. The plan aims to … Read More
Bath’s New Bin Rules Lead to 41 Fines Amid Business Backlash Wednesday, July 8, 2026 bath waste fines council businesses regulations enforcement sustainability environment controversy Since the introduction of new waste management rules in October, Bath’s central business district has seen 41 fines issued to establishments failing to comply. Bath and North East Somerset Council, led by the Liberal … Read More
Somerset Council’s Debt Projected to Fall Below £1 Billion by 2031 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 somerset council debt borrowing publicworksloans treasury finance housing budget treasurymanagement Somerset Council’s overall debt, currently standing at over £1.1 billion, is projected to decrease below £1 billion within the next five years if ongoing financial strategies remain on course. The council’s substantial debt … Read More
Somerset Council’s Debt Expected to Fall Below £1 Billion by 2031 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 somerset debt finance borrowing council housing treasury investment budget infrastructure Somerset Council’s total debt could drop below £1 billion within the next five years if current financial trends hold steady. The council carries hundreds of millions in debt, primarily sourced through external borrowing from … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Asset Sales to Avoid Fire Sale Perception Tuesday, July 7, 2026 somerset council assetsales property investment commercial strategy market taxpayers realestate Somerset Council has postponed the rapid sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing vulnerable to opportunistic buyers, whom they likened to a “weak wildebeest” targeted by “cheeky bidders.” … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Asset Sales to Avoid Appearing Vulnerable to Opportunistic Buyers Tuesday, July 7, 2026 somerset council assetsales propertymarket investments commercialproperty localgovernment realestate marketstrategy financialreturns Somerset Council has chosen to stagger the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as a “weak wildebeest” to opportunistic bidders. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and … Read More