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
Impact of Parking Charges on Small Businesses Overlooked by Council Friday, January 23, 2026 parking business emissions council midsomernorton radstock charges economy vibrancy sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council has not conducted any focused studies on how new parking charges are affecting small businesses in Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Last year, the council introduced emissions-based parking … 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
Significant Parking Permit Increases Proposed in Bath, Linked to Vehicle Size and Emissions Sunday, October 19, 2025 parking permits bath council emissions vehicle safety consultation rpz transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced proposals to increase parking permit costs by up to 20%, alongside new charges that will vary according to the size and emissions of vehicles. The planned changes, unveiled … Read More
Parking Permit Prices in Bath Set for Significant Increase Under New Council Plans Sunday, October 19, 2025 bath parking permit emissions sustainability vehiclesize rpz visionzero consultation transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled plans to increase the cost of parking permits by up to 20%, alongside introducing fees linked to vehicle size and emissions. The proposed changes, announced on Friday, October … Read More