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Thursday, February 26, 2026 northsomerset carltonstreet westonsupermare carpark councilbudget leaseagreement repairs structuralissues localgovernment financialloss

North Somerset Council is grappling with a costly predicament over Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare. The council is considering a £2.6 million repair plan to address structural issues, reopen upper floors, and … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 northsomerset libraries fundingcuts councilbudget libraryclosures community budgetcrisis localgovernment publicservices counciltax

North Somerset Council is grappling with worsening financial pressures, planning to slash an additional £50,000 from its library budget—before final decisions on current library closures have even been made. Last year, the … Read More

Friday, February 13, 2026 counciltax northsomerset governmentfunding budgetcuts socialcare taxincrease localgovernment publicservices finance councilbudget

North Somerset Council has announced an 8.99% rise in council tax, attributing the steep increase to cuts in government funding. It is one of only seven councils nationwide granted permission to exceed the usual 4.99% cap, … Read More

Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath discoverycard councilbudget romanbaths localgovernment counciltax savings publicconsultation attractions parking

Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which currently allow local residents free admission to popular attractions like the Roman Baths, along with various … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 clevedon hillroad parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset retail smallbusiness community heritage councilbudget

Independent shops along Hill Road in Clevedon face a bleak future as local business owners warn that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could drive them to closure within five years. A petition signed by 4,351 … Read More