Enforcement

Monday, April 1, 2024 bristol airport driver fine traffic light wife dispute red light toilet parking construction safety enforcement

A driver at Bristol Airport has been fined for allowing his wife to use the toilet after stopping at a red traffic light. Christian, who was picking up his mother-in-law, claims the traffic light was red when he stopped and … Read More

Friday, March 22, 2024 canal closure waste facility council trust boaters dispute enforcement security

The closure of a waste facility for boaters near Bath has sparked a dispute between the local council and canal bosses. The facility, which had been a hotspot for illicit dumping, was closed down following the council’s … Read More

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 north somerset council parking charges consultation feedback car parks funding maintenance enforcement short-stay permit residents

The North Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to parking across the region. The aim is to introduce new parking charges to various car parks and on-street parking locations in order to … Read More

Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities

The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More

Thursday, November 30, 2023 drugs seizure cash police crime community enforcement law operation south west

Since the launch of Operation Scorpion, a joint mission across five police forces in the South West, authorities have been successful in making the region increasingly hostile towards drug dealers. With 629 arrests, 350 … Read More