Somerset Council Rejects Proposal for ‘Holiday Tax’ on Tourists Saturday, April 11, 2026 somerset tourism holidaytax localgovernment economy hospitality conservative levies visitors council Somerset Council has firmly ruled out the introduction of a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, following concerns raised by Conservative councillors about the potential economic impact. The Labour government recently held a … Read More
Somerset Council Confirms No Plans for Holiday Tax Amid Tourism Concerns Saturday, April 11, 2026 somerset tourism holidaytax localgovernment visitorlevy hospitality economy council taxes business Somerset Council has definitively ruled out implementing any form of “holiday tax” for the foreseeable future, responding to concerns from local Conservative councillors about the impact such a levy could have on … Read More
Concerns Persist Over “Oppressive” 19-Bed HMO in Redevelopment of Iconic Weston Grand Central Hotel Saturday, April 11, 2026 weston-super-mare grandcentral development hmo planning regeneration housing controversy council taelon Plans to transform the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into new homes have sparked ongoing controversy, as council officers continue to raise concerns about the impact of a proposed 19-bedroom house in … Read More
Concerns Persist Over 'Oppressive' 19-Bed HMO Plan at Historic Weston Hotel Site Saturday, April 11, 2026 hmo weston-super-mare grandcentralhotel planning development regeneration housing council taelon yorkstreet Plans to transform the dilapidated Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into residential housing are stirring debate, with council officers continuing to oppose the proposed 19-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) at … Read More
Parking on Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile to be Restored Within Eight Weeks Friday, April 10, 2026 bridgwater somerset parking celebrationmile salmonparade infrastructure petition council transport congestion Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within eight weeks. The removal of parking in this area — near the former Bridgwater community … Read More
Parking on Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile Set to Return Within Eight Weeks Friday, April 10, 2026 bridgwater parking council somerset salmonparade celebrationmile transport congestion petsition roadworks Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within the next eight weeks. The removal of these spaces, initially part of a £9 million … Read More