Finances 'Red' Across Councils as SEND and Social Care Debts Soar Monday, December 1, 2025 send finances councils audit sustainability deficit socialcare northsomerset budget government Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. … Read More
Maps Reveal How Many Bin Collections Your Local Council Misses Daily Thursday, October 23, 2025 bins waste councils collections uk missed barnsley yorkshire localgovernment rubbish In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and … Read More
Somerset Faces Challenge of Building 75,000 New Homes by 2045 Amid Local Opposition Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset housing localplan development planning councils rural roads neighbourhood government The government’s directive for Somerset to construct an astounding 75,000 new homes within the next two decades has sparked significant concern among local councillors and residents. Many argue that this target, increased by … Read More
Somerset Village on the Brink of Major Transformation with Thousands of New Homes Proposed Tuesday, October 7, 2025 whitchurch somerset housing development localplan bristol infrastructure councils urbanexpansion community Whitchurch, a quaint village nestled near Bristol, could see a dramatic transformation into a bustling town following proposals to designate land for thousands of new homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently … Read More
Most Drivers Support Tougher Restrictions on Pavement Parking Tuesday, September 2, 2025 pavement parking england government drivers councils rac legislation sustrans accessibility A recent survey reveals that four out of five UK drivers want the Government to introduce stricter rules on pavement parking in England. While opinions vary on the approach, there is strong consensus on the need for action. … Read More
Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More