What Does ‘Affordable Housing’ Really Mean? Sunday, April 26, 2026 affordable housing somerset development council planning infrastructure community investment homes The phrase “affordable housing” is frequently mentioned by housing developers and local councillors, but its true meaning often sparks confusion and skepticism. While some may use the term sarcastically, its … Read More
‘A Step in the Right Direction’ as Nailsea’s Parking Charges Are Reduced, But Concerns Persist Friday, April 24, 2026 parking nailsea northsomerset charges businesses council economy carpark footfall highstreet North Somerset Council’s decision to reduce parking charges in Nailsea town centre has been welcomed as a positive move, but local businesses maintain it falls short of what’s needed to revive footfall and support the high … Read More
‘A Step in the Right Direction’ as Nailsea Parking Charges Are Reduced, But Concerns Persist Friday, April 24, 2026 parking nailsea northsomerset charges businesses economy carpark council footfall highstreet North Somerset Council’s decision to reduce parking charges in Nailsea is being welcomed as a “step in the right direction,” but local businesses warn the changes fall short of addressing ongoing challenges. Since the … Read More
Uncertainty Surrounds Tropicana Arena Plans Amid Last Chance Warning Wednesday, April 22, 2026 tropicana weston-super-mare livenation arena council entertainment venue planning borrowing renegotiation Plans to redevelop Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana into a 10,000-capacity entertainment venue remain uncertain after North Somerset Council postponed their decision on the project. Originally scheduled for a vote on … Read More
Future of Tropicana Arena Plans Uncertain as Council Postpones Decision Wednesday, April 22, 2026 tropicana arena livenation westonsupermare council venue refurbishment finance events planning The future of transforming Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana into a 10,000-capacity arena remains uncertain after North Somerset Council decided to postpone a crucial vote. Originally scheduled for April 21, the vote on … Read More
Bath Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed Parking Zone Plans Wednesday, April 22, 2026 bath parking residents consultation council rnz traffic localbusinesses displacement community Residents in Bath have voiced significant opposition to plans for implementing new residents' parking zones (RPZ) in their neighbourhoods. Bath & North East Somerset Council conducted consultations last autumn, responding … Read More