Somerset Faces Eight-Year Wait to Meet Demand for One-Bed Homes, Council Reports Saturday, January 10, 2026 somerset housing homefinder onebedroom affordability homelessness council waitinglist demand shelter A recent council report has revealed a significant housing shortage in Somerset, showing it would take eight years to accommodate everyone currently needing a one-bedroom home. This shortage stems from high demand and limited … Read More
Frome Residents Offered Chance to Co-Own Saxonvale Regeneration Site via Community Share Scheme Saturday, January 10, 2026 frome saxonvale regeneration community development investment mayday somerset council housing Residents of Frome have a unique opportunity to become part-owners of the Saxonvale regeneration site through a new community share scheme launching later this month. Mayday Saxonvale, the group behind the vision for this key … Read More
Rural Somerset Arts Centre Granted Alcohol Licence After Overcoming Objections Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset artscentre alcohollicence community rural fundraising disabilities noiseconcerns licensing council The New Cross Arts Centre, a rural venue near South Petherton in Somerset, has been granted its alcohol licence on the second attempt, allowing it to serve drinks during fundraising events and within its tea room. The centre, … Read More
Council to Increase Revenue from Yellow Box Traffic Fines Friday, January 9, 2026 council traffic enforcement fines budget tax consultation safety recycling services Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up its enforcement of traffic rules, aiming to boost income through fines for violations such as stopping in yellow box junctions or making illegal turns on one-way … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Revenue from Yellow Box Fines Amid Budget Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 council fines budget traffic enforcement taxes consultation safety funding services Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement of traffic restrictions, specifically targeting yellow box junctions and illegal turns on one-way streets, to generate additional revenue. The move … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Enforcement on Yellow Box Fines and Council Tax Hike Friday, January 9, 2026 council tax traffic fines budget enforcement consultation recycling parks socialcare Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement on traffic violations, particularly focusing on yellow box junction infringements and illegal turns, as part of efforts to generate an additional … Read More