New West of England Mayor Ends Dan Norris' Ministerial-Style 'Red Box' Communication System Wednesday, July 16, 2025 westofengland metromayor redbox governance communication dannorris helengodwin localgovernment collaboration solace The West of England’s metro mayoral office has moved away from a ministerial-style communication approach known as the “red box” system, implemented by former mayor Dan Norris. The system, traditionally used by UK government … Read More
Bath and Cambridge Advocate for Tourist Tax Powers to Manage Visitor Impact Tuesday, July 15, 2025 bath cambridge tourism tax localgovernment sustainability visitoreconomy heritage socioeconomic infrastructure Councillors in Bath are set to vote on Thursday regarding a proposal to introduce a local tourist tax aimed at managing the city’s heavy visitor numbers. Bath attracts approximately six million tourists annually, making it … Read More
South West Seaside Town Residents Oppose Proposed Coastal Development Ban Tuesday, July 15, 2025 sidmouth coastalerosion ccma development planning propertyrights beachmanagement eastdevon localgovernment communityopposition Residents of Sidmouth, a seaside town in Devon, have voiced strong opposition to proposed restrictions that could outlaw building work on their properties. The East Devon District Council’s draft local plan includes the … Read More
Bath & North East Somerset Council Chief Executive to Step Down Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bathnortheastsomerset council chiefexecutive willgodfrey leadership transition covidresponse localgovernment publicservice retirement Will Godfrey, the Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has announced his decision to step down after six years of dedicated service. He will continue working full-time until the end of September 2024, … Read More
Council Tax Set to Rise by Nearly £400 Annually by 2030 in England Monday, July 7, 2025 counciltax england localgovernment taxincrease elmbridge surrey bath somerset finance housing Council tax bills across England are on track to increase significantly in the coming years, with the average household potentially paying nearly £400 more annually by 2030. This surge results from consistent rises over the … Read More
£400,000 Refurbishment Transforms Former Somerset Council HQ Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset westsomersethouse refurbishment localgovernment communityservices library redevelopment propertysales council publicservices West Somerset House, the former headquarters of West Somerset Council located on Killick Way in Williton, has undergone a significant refurbishment costing £400,000. Once the administrative center until the council’s … Read More