Somerset Tories and Lib Dems Clash Over Council’s 'One-Star' Financial Rating Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset finance council cipfa conservatives liberaldemocrats budget governance audit localelections Somerset’s two main political parties are embroiled in a fierce dispute following a scathing independent report on the financial management of Somerset Council. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy … Read More
Riverside Footpath in Bath to Close on Rugby Match Days Amid Boat Evictions Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath footpath rugby riveravon boateviction publicsafety council housing accessibility redevelopment sport The riverside footpath between Bath’s Recreation Ground rugby stadium and the River Avon is set to close temporarily on match days, coinciding with the recent eviction of houseboats from the same stretch of river. Last month, … Read More
Work on 145 Somerset Homes Could Begin Before Railway Crossing Changes Sunday, June 21, 2026 somerset crewkerne housing railway footpath development safety council networkrail construction Construction on 145 new homes in Somerset could commence before key modifications to a nearby railway level crossing, if Somerset Council agrees to revised plans submitted by the developer. Tilia Homes won permission on … Read More
The 10 Somerset Streets Where Parking Fines Are Most Common Sunday, June 21, 2026 somerset parking penalties taunton fines council traffic pcns parkingfines enforcement The Somerset Council has identified the streets with the highest number of parking fines, revealing a sharp rise in revenue from these penalties in recent years. Parking fines, officially known as penalty charge notices … Read More
The 10 Somerset Streets Most Likely to Get You a Parking Fine Sunday, June 21, 2026 somerset parking fines taunton council pcns traffic enforcement revenue streets Somerset’s most ticket-prone streets have been revealed, highlighting where drivers are most likely to face parking fines. The local council generates revenue through penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for offenses such as … Read More
The 10 Somerset Car Parks Where You’re Most Likely to Get Fined Saturday, June 20, 2026 somerset parking pcn fines council enforcement traffic carparks revenue regulations Somerset Council has disclosed the car parks across the county where drivers face the highest risk of receiving parking fines. Known officially as penalty charge notices (PCNs), these fines are issued for various parking … Read More