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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 weston-super-mare parking charges increase council fees north somerset car parks funding government

Motorists in Weston-super-Mare and its neighboring areas will soon have to pay significantly more for parking, as North Somerset Council has approved a substantial increase in parking charges across its council-owned car … Read More

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 north somerset council parking charges consultation feedback car parks funding maintenance enforcement short-stay permit residents

The North Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to parking across the region. The aim is to introduce new parking charges to various car parks and on-street parking locations in order to … Read More

Sunday, March 17, 2024 bath north east somerset north somerset planning applications solar panels village hall residential development hmo community council infrastructure

In Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, various planning applications have recently been submitted for consideration. Notable proposals include a village’s plan to install solar panels on its village hall, a … Read More

Friday, March 15, 2024 canal fly tipping boaters refuse facility closure bathampton community frustration petition council

Boaters on the canals around Bath are expressing frustration and feeling unfairly penalized after the closure of a refuse facility due to persistent fly tipping issues. The decision to shut down the bins at Bathampton has … Read More

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 retirement flats supermarket downsizing coastal development somerset convenience council planning

In a bid to downsize its operations and introduce retirement living options, the Co-operative Group Ltd. has partnered with McCarthy and Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd. to propose the development of 35 flats in a Somerset … Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation

Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More