Larger Vehicles May Face Higher Parking Permit Fees in Bath Monday, June 1, 2026 bath parking permit traffic safety emissions suv vans roadsafety consultation Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering new parking permit fees that would charge owners of larger vehicles more, while offering discounts to those with smaller, cleaner cars. This move builds on the council’s … Read More
Bath Considers Higher Parking Permit Fees for Larger Vehicles Monday, June 1, 2026 bath parking vehicles permits suvs vans roadsafety emissions consultation transport Bath and North East Somerset Council is proposing a new pricing structure for residential parking permits that could see owners of larger vehicles, such as SUVs and vans, paying significantly more to park near their homes. … Read More
How Expanding to 15 Million Passengers Will Transform Bristol Airport Tuesday, May 5, 2026 bristol airport expansion aviation infrastructure environment planning runway transport emissions Bristol Airport is poised for a major transformation in the coming decade if its ambitious plans to expand its capacity to 15 million passengers annually gain approval. This expansion would open up new long-haul routes, … Read More
Midsomer Norton Car Park’s New Charges Yield Paltry Profits, Mostly from Fines Saturday, March 28, 2026 midsomernorton carparking parkingfines localcouncil emissions freeparking enforcement publicopposition financialloss localbusinesses A year after Bath and North East Somerset Council scrapped free parking at the South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton, the financial results reveal a disappointing outcome. Since March 2025, the car park has generated just … Read More
Midsomer Norton Car Park Charges Generate Majority of Revenue from Fines, Yielding Little Profit Saturday, March 28, 2026 midsomernorton parking fines council enforcement localbusiness emissions publictransport financialloss communityimpact sport Since Bath and North East Somerset Council introduced parking charges to the previously free South Road Car Park in Midsomer Norton in March 2025, the scheme has generated just over £21,000 in a year — with the majority … Read More
Council Overlooks Impact of Parking Charges on Small Businesses Friday, January 23, 2026 parking business emissions charges council bath midsomernorton radstock impact transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has not conducted any specific studies on how its recent decision to introduce parking charges in two towns affects small businesses. Last year, the council implemented emissions-based … Read More