Potential Increase in Somerset Waste Collection Costs Monday, May 13, 2024 somerset taxpayers waste collection suez financial losses negotiations services council Somerset taxpayers may soon face the prospect of increased costs for waste collection services as the current contractor, Suez, grapples with financial challenges. The company, responsible for all kerbside collections in the … Read More
Controversial Somerset Homes Plan Approved Thursday, May 9, 2024 somerset homes plan approval development curo housing committee council proposal Revised plans for the construction of nearly 60 new homes in a Somerset town have been given the green light by local council members. Curo, the housing association, initially submitted plans in August 2022 for 60 new homes, … Read More
Bath's 'Ring of Steel' Completes with 5-Month Road Closure Wednesday, May 8, 2024 bath security bollards road closure anti-terror council installation scheme completion community An additional Bath street will be closing to facilitate the installation of sliding bollards, marking the final phase to complete the city’s “ring of steel” anti-terror zone. Beginning in mid to late May, … Read More
Increase in Taunton Bus Fares Despite Growing Passenger Numbers Friday, May 3, 2024 taunton bus fares somerset council transport park and ride passenger increase funding Despite a significant surge in passenger numbers, bus fares in Taunton are set to increase from June 1. Somerset Council, which currently subsidizes bus tickets in Taunton using funds from the Department for Transport (DfT), … Read More
New Somerset Planning Applications Highlight Diverse Development Projects Sunday, April 28, 2024 somerset planning application development industrial commercial housing upgrades council committees Numerous planning applications have been submitted in Somerset, showcasing a range of potential developments including industrial units at a sawmill, commercial spaces near housing developments, and upgrades to a cheese … Read More
Bath Taking Action to Remove Gull Nests and Eggs When Public Safety is at Risk Friday, April 19, 2024 bath gulls nuisance natural england public safety council nests eggs wildlife urban Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking permission from Natural England to remove nests and eggs of gulls during the breeding season. The council can only take action if the birds pose a threat to public safety, such … Read More