‘Worthless’ Recycling Causes £1 Million Headache for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling waste council budget finance plastic costs northsomerset recyclingmarket cuts North Somerset Council is grappling with a £1 million overspend on waste recycling due to falling market prices and increasing disposal costs. Unlike black bin rubbish, recycling materials typically generate income for the … Read More
Taunton Housing Dispute Nearing Resolution After Eight Years Sunday, November 9, 2025 taunton housing planning development gladman appeal phosphate infrastructure somerset council An eight-year planning dispute in Taunton is set to conclude after Christmas, with the final decision resting with the Planning Inspectorate. Gladman Developments has been seeking approval since November 2017 to construct … Read More
Scrapping Roundabout Upgrade Sparks Frustration Among Bridgwater Residents Sunday, November 9, 2025 bridgwater traffic roundabout upgrade congestion somerset council infrastructure dunball transport The decision to cancel the upgrade of the Cross Rifles roundabout in Bridgwater has left local residents “sick to death” of the mounting traffic issues, according to Conservative opposition leader Councillor Diogo … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Carlton Street Car Park Lease Called ‘Worst Deal Ever’ Amid Heavy Losses Saturday, November 8, 2025 northsomerset carpark lease council losses maintenance westonsupermare infrastructure repairs scandal North Somerset Council is facing severe financial and structural troubles with Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, described by council leader Mike Bell as “the worst deal any council has ever signed.” The council … Read More
Council's Carlton Street Car Park Deal Labeled ‘Worst Ever’ Amid Major Losses Saturday, November 8, 2025 northsomerset carltonstreet carpark lease financialloss infrastructure council westonsupermare maintenance legalissues North Somerset Council is grappling with what its leader has called “the worst deal any council has ever signed” after committing to a 45-year lease for the troubled Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare. Since signing … Read More
No Timescale Set for Permanent Traveller Transit Site in Somerset Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset traveller transit encampment council temporary site glastonbury unauthorised management Somerset Council has confirmed that there is currently no set timeline for establishing a permanent transit site for travellers in the county. This follows numerous instances over the summer where travellers have occupied … Read More