How to Avoid the £180 TV Licence Fee Increase Wednesday, April 1, 2026 tvlicence pricehike inflation pensioncredit tvlicensefee discounts bbc enforcement accessibility legislation Starting April 1, 2026, the TV Licence fee has increased by 3.15% in line with annual inflation. This means a colour TV licence now costs £180 per year, while a black-and-white licence is £60.50. Not paying your TV Licence … 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
Sewage Concerns Stall Decision on Travellers’ Pitches Near Glastonbury Tuesday, February 24, 2026 sewage planning travellers somerset glastonbury environment community enforcement caravans development A prolonged five-year planning dispute over travellers’ pitches in Butleigh, a small village near Glastonbury in Somerset, remains unresolved due to ongoing uncertainty about sewage treatment at the site. Joshua … Read More
Council Explores Electric Bicycle Patrols for Bath Traffic Wardens but Faces Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 bath council parking enforcement electricbicycles trafficwardens technology residentsparking greencouncillor sustainability Bath and North East Somerset Council recently considered deploying traffic wardens on electric bicycles as part of their parking enforcement strategy. Currently, wardens patrol the area using cars and mopeds, with plans … Read More
Council Explored Electric Bicycle Patrols for Bath Traffic Wardens but Found Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 bath parking enforcement electricbicycles council trafficwardens residentsparking technology sustainability transportation sport Bath and North East Somerset Council considered deploying traffic wardens on electric bicycles to patrol Bath, aiming to enhance enforcement efficiency and reduce costs. Currently, parking enforcement officers use cars and … Read More