Somerset Council’s interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will earn nearly £300,000 annually—substantially more than the Prime Minister’s salary of approximately £167,000—despite working just four days a week. This arrangement …
Significant roadworks launched this week in Bath’s city centre are scheduled to be completed before the start of the Bath Christmas Market in November. These works, affecting Manvers Street and Bridge Street, are part of a …
Weston-super-Mare’s Labour MP, Dan Aldridge, has declared his unwavering support for plans to transform the Tropicana into a large-scale, 10,000-capacity outdoor arena. The bold proposal, driven by North Somerset Council, …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has explored enabling …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of misleading residents over a proposed “holiday tax” on local tourism businesses—a claim that doesn’t align with the council’s actual powers. The UK government has been …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have recently faced criticism for allegedly misleading residents about a proposed “holiday tax” targeting local businesses. This notion stems from ongoing government consultations …
Houseboats moored along a picturesque section of the River Avon in Bath have been ordered to leave by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The affected area lies opposite Parade Gardens, just downstream from Pulteney Weir—a …
Houseboats moored along a scenic section of the River Avon in Bath, opposite Parade Gardens and just downstream from Pulteney Weir, have been ordered to vacate by Bath and North East Somerset Council. This riverside location …
The Somerset Council’s Infrastructure Programmes Group (IPG) has been shortlisted for the coveted Team of the Year award at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) annual awards. This nomination …
Somerset Council is considering reviving the ambitious plans for a “food and regenerative farming centre” in Glastonbury, previously scrapped last December. The initiative was part of the £23.6 million Glastonbury town deal, …
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 …
Somerset Council has announced that, starting May 26, bin collections throughout the county will begin as early as 6am. This adjustment comes in response to an anticipated heatwave with temperatures soaring above 30°C. The …
Bristol Airport is under scrutiny for neglecting the consequences of its proposed expansion on neighboring villages situated just beyond a council boundary. The airport seeks permission from North Somerset Council to increase …
Weston-super-Mare’s beloved marine lake has reopened just in time for the sunniest Bank Holiday weekend of the year. After being closed since October for major refurbishment work, the iconic saltwater lake is once again ready …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is poised to appeal to the government to halt what it calls “privatisation by the back door” at Bath’s Royal United Hospital (RUH). The NHS trust managing the hospital plans to transfer …