Somerset Council's Asset Sell-Off to Balance Budget Thursday, August 15, 2024 somerset council assets budget sale car park housing antisocial behavior redevelopment property Somerset Council has unveiled plans to sell off various underutilized assets, including a council-owned car park, in a bid to balance its budget. The decision, made during the annual budget discussions in February, is … Read More
Businesses Protest Controversial BID Levy Monday, August 12, 2024 protest levy clevedon bid controversy business council legal dissatisfaction transparency Local businesses in Clevedon are taking a stand against the Business Improvement District (BID) levy after a controversial vote last summer. The BID, aimed at funding town improvements through business levies, was approved … Read More
Controversial Bath LTN on Hold as Locals Seek Injunction Saturday, August 3, 2024 bath ltn locals injunction council traffic controversy scheme residents court A contentious plan to prevent through traffic in Bath by blocking three roads has been put on hold following a legal challenge from local residents seeking an injunction. The initiative, part of the Bath and North East … Read More
Somerset Council Proposes Changes to Council Tax Reduction Scheme Monday, July 29, 2024 somerset council tax reduction scheme consultation residents savings financial support Somerset Council is considering changes to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save over £6m, with the potential for cuts to support for residents effective from April 2025. Currently, the council provides … Read More
Bath Council Unanimously Calls for Gaza Ceasefire After Community Pleas Tuesday, July 23, 2024 bath council gaza ceasefire palestinian community solidarity motion humanitarian peace Bath and North East Somerset Council has shown solidarity with the Palestinian community by unanimously endorsing a motion for a ceasefire in Gaza, prompted by months of protests in the city. The council’s three Green … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Emergency, Plans to Sell Landmark Buildings Monday, July 22, 2024 somerset council funding assets sale landmark buildings financial emergency disposal Seeking to address a staggering £80m funding gap for the current financial year and a projected £100m budget shortfall for 2025/2026, Somerset Council is considering the sale of landmark buildings and other assets. The … Read More