Bath Ballroom Showdown: Defeat for Major Housing Plans Sunday, April 14, 2024 bath housing development campaigners council planning community environment controversy heritage In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed … Read More
Bath Council's Controversial Roadworks Plan Wednesday, March 27, 2024 bath roadworks council closure bollards controversy petition local safety pedestrians Bath residents are in for major roadworks as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to close off Sydney Road to through traffic. The closure is part of the council’s liveable neighbourhood programme and is set to … Read More
Controversy Over Proposed Parking Charges in Midsomer Norton and Radstock Tuesday, March 26, 2024 council parking charges midsomer norton radstock emission-based budget traders debate proposal A controversial decision by the Bath and North East Somerset Council to potentially end free parking in Midsomer Norton and Radstock has ignited a fierce debate. The proposal, aimed at addressing budgetary concerns, would see … Read More
Bath Parking Charges to Include Motorbikes for the First Time Saturday, March 23, 2024 bath parking charges motorbikes mopeds council emissions vehicles consultation pollution Parking charges in Bath are set to see a 10p per hour increase, with the new proposals aiming to include motorbikes for the first time. The baseline hourly charge for council car parks in Bath, which is currently based on … Read More
Closure of Canal Waste Facility Sparks Dispute Between Council and Canal Trust Friday, March 22, 2024 canal closure waste facility council trust boaters dispute enforcement security The closure of a waste facility for boaters near Bath has sparked a dispute between the local council and canal bosses. The facility, which had been a hotspot for illicit dumping, was closed down following the council’s … Read More
Parking Charges Surge in Weston-super-Mare 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