Candidates Clash Over Tourist Tax and Housing at WECA Mayor Hustings Monday, April 21, 2025 weca mayor candidates clash tourism tax housing hustings election debate housing crisis short-term lets regulation airbnb tax hotels bristol infrastructure connectivity regional plan constituent councils private equity economic growth The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 … Read More
A Family's Life Changing Move Tuesday, April 8, 2025 alliance homes affordable housing housing crisis west of england impact family real-life milestone social rent shared ownership Alliance Homes has reached a significant milestone with 7,000 properties across the West of England. The achievement was celebrated with the story of one of its newest residents, showcasing the real-life impact of affordable … Read More
New council tax premiums for empty houses and second homes in Somerset Saturday, January 6, 2024 somerset council tax premiums empty houses second homes housing crisis property policy revenue local services levelling up and regeneration act 2023 Somerset is set to impose additional council tax charges on empty properties and second homes, in a bid to address its housing crisis and generate revenue for local services. With over 2,600 empty properties in the region, … Read More