Somerset Council Turns to West Midlands Enforcement Officers Amid Recruitment Struggles Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset enforcement recruitment planning council backlog westmidlands agency localgovernment budget Somerset Council is currently relying on enforcement officers from a local authority over 150 miles away in the West Midlands to manage planning enforcement duties. The move comes as the council continues to face significant … Read More
Somerset Council Turns to West Midlands Enforcement Officers Amid Recruitment Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset planning enforcement recruitment council staffing budget agency localauthority backlog Somerset Council is currently relying on enforcement officers from a West Midlands local authority to address a growing backlog of planning breaches. The enforcement team plays a critical role in managing unauthorized … Read More
New Strategy Targets BBC TV Licence Fee Evaders Using iPlayer Data Wednesday, January 28, 2026 tvlicence bbc iplayer enforcement feeevasion streaming concessions livetv datausage punishment Are you avoiding paying your TV licence fee? TV Licensing is stepping up enforcement to catch those who haven’t paid the BBC TV licence. The BBC’s latest plan involves using data collected from BBC iPlayer accounts to … Read More
Live: Police Dismantle Cannabis Farm in Bath Building Wednesday, January 21, 2026 police cannabis farm bath illegal raid drug crime law enforcement Police have successfully dismantled a large cannabis farm located inside a building in Bath. Several police cars were seen arriving at the scene earlier today, prompting local curiosity and concern. The operation involved …
Council Proposes Increased Revenue from Yellow Box Fines Amid Budget Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 council fines budget traffic enforcement taxes consultation safety funding services Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement of traffic restrictions, specifically targeting yellow box junctions and illegal turns on one-way streets, to generate additional revenue. The move … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Enforcement on Yellow Box Fines and Council Tax Hike Friday, January 9, 2026 council tax traffic fines budget enforcement consultation recycling parks socialcare Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement on traffic violations, particularly focusing on yellow box junction infringements and illegal turns, as part of efforts to generate an additional … Read More