Will Weston-super-Mare Get Its 10,000-Person Live Nation Arena? Monday, May 4, 2026 weston-super-mare tropicana livenation arena musicvenue northsomerset council entertainment development tourism Plans to transform Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana into a 10,000-capacity arena operated by Live Nation, the world’s largest entertainment company, are currently uncertain. In April, North Somerset Council revealed Live … Read More
Why There Are No Local Elections in Somerset This Year Monday, May 4, 2026 somerset localelections byelection unitaryauthority libdems council boundaries mendiphills politics 2027 Traditionally, the first Thursday in May sees local elections taking place across many parts of the UK. Voters typically cast their ballots every four years to elect local representatives who oversee important community … Read More
‘It’s a Win for Clevedon’ as Parking Charges Scrapped Saturday, May 2, 2026 clevedon parking independent businesses hillroad nortsomerset council councillors charges localeconomy Independent shops and businesses along Hill Road in Clevedon have expressed their relief and delight after North Somerset Council decided to drop plans for on-street parking charges in the area. The move follows a year-long … Read More
‘It’s a Win for Clevedon’ as On-Street Parking Charges Are Dropped Saturday, May 2, 2026 clevedon parking businesses hillroad northsomerset council charges independents campaign community Businesses along Hill Road and surrounding streets in Clevedon are celebrating after North Somerset Council decided to scrap plans to introduce on-street parking charges. The announcement comes as a relief to local traders … Read More
Somerset Council Invests £2.3m in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Tackle Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset council gritters winter maintenance roads infrastructure vehicles salt safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million to purchase 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This move aims to sustain essential winter road maintenance across the county, ensuring … Read More
Somerset Council Invests £2.3 Million in 14 New Gritter Lorries to Combat Winter Weather Saturday, May 2, 2026 somerset gritter winter council transport maintenance infrastructure roads vehicles safety Somerset Council is set to invest up to £2.3 million in purchasing 14 new gritter lorries in preparation for the upcoming winter season. This investment is aimed at maintaining safe and clear major transport routes across the … Read More