Public Consultation on Proposed Parking Changes in North Somerset 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
Proposed Developments in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset 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
Anger as Canal Bosses Close Refuse Facility over Fly Tipping 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
New Retirement Flats and Downsized Supermarket Planned for Somerset Coastal Town 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
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres 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
Somerset Council's £150m Investment in Gravity Site for Gigafactory Friday, March 8, 2024 somerset council investment gravity gigafactory repayment business rates infrastructure government grants public transport cycling environmental impact local sourcing employment housing market Somerset Council has committed to investing £150m in the Gravity site near Bridgwater, following the announcement of a £4bn investment in a new electric vehicle battery factory. Agratas revealed plans for the gigafactory on … Read More