Somerset Struggles with Unauthorised Traveller Encampments Amid Lack of Transit Sites Sunday, August 10, 2025 somerset travellers encampments transitsite council enforcement communities gypsyromatraveller landuse localgovernment Somerset Council has acknowledged that unauthorised traveller encampments across the county will continue until a permanent transit site is established. Over the summer, multiple public open spaces— including Stoney Furlong … Read More
Somerset Council ‘Betting the House’ on Transformation to Avert Financial Crisis Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset council transformation bankruptcy budget austerity localgovernment restructuring publicservices governance Somerset Council is taking a high-stakes gamble on the next phase of its transformation programme to prevent an effective bankruptcy. Established in April 2023, the newly formed council inherited legacy systems and staff from … Read More
Questions Raised Over Lack of Council Scrutiny for Controversial Bin Collection Change Monday, August 4, 2025 bath wastemanagement businesswaste councilscrutiny bincollection localgovernment policychange pilotprogram businesscosts publicconsultation Councillors have expressed concern over the council’s decision to change bin collection times in Bath city centre without prior scrutiny, a move that could cost local businesses thousands of pounds each year. In July, Cabinet … Read More
Glastonbury Council Denies Bankruptcy Amid Social Media Rumours Friday, August 1, 2025 glastonbury council finances bankruptcy rumours budget socialmedia misinformation localgovernment reassurance Glastonbury Town Council has firmly denied rumours circulating on social media that suggest it is facing bankruptcy. At July’s council meeting, Councillor Jon Cousins addressed the community’s concerns and reassured residents … Read More
Shopkeepers’ Fury Over ‘Undemocratic’ Bin Collection Change That Could Cost Businesses Thousands Thursday, July 31, 2025 bath council bincollection businesses wastemanagement liberaldemocrats shopkeepers policychange opposition localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with a contentious revision to city centre bin collection times, sparking outrage among local shopkeepers who warn the change could cost some businesses up to £3,000 … Read More
Calls to Save £174k by Not Replacing Bath and North East Somerset CEO Monday, July 28, 2025 ceo bathnes localgovernment costcutting leadership retirement council finance bureaucracy politics Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a decision on whether to replace its chief executive officer, Will Godfrey, who is stepping down next year after six years at the helm. Godfrey, currently earning £174,199 annually, … Read More