North Somerset Council Faces Council Tax Hike Amid Funding Shortfall Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More
The Threat of Fly-Tipping in Somerset 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
Struggling Somerset Public Services Face Bleak Future as Council Tries to Avoid Bankruptcy Friday, February 9, 2024 somerset public services council budget bankruptcy local authority financial difficulties funding services tax local government austerity The future looks bleak for Somerset residents as the local council tries to avoid effective bankruptcy while grappling with a significant budget gap. Somerset Council recently proposed measures to address a shortfall of … Read More
Somerset Town Regeneration Efforts Scrapped Friday, February 2, 2024 somerset regeneration wincanton council funding capital projects economy revitalization budget Years-long efforts to revitalize Wincanton, a market town in Somerset, have been abandoned due to the financial pressures faced by the local council. The project, which began in 2020, was designed to drive more foot traffic … Read More
Funding for New Somerset Railway Station Road Wednesday, January 31, 2024 somerset railway station funding road housing development infrastructure cil section 106 A new road leading to Somerset’s latest railway station is set to be financed through contributions from various housing developments in the region. Following the termination of the High Speed 2 rail link between … Read More
Improving Cycling on Somerset's A39 with £1.5m Scheme Tuesday, January 30, 2024 cycling somerset a39 infrastructure funding construction route safety council cycling route Efforts are underway to make cycling along Somerset’s A39 easier, thanks to a substantial £1.5m government funding allocation. The current limited cycling facilities on the busy rural road between Williton and Minehead … Read More