Starting in April, Somerset residents will see a £5 increase in the fire service portion of their council tax bills. This change, representing a 4.8% rise, aims to ensure that the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service …
Bath and North East Somerset councillors are set to consider a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax as part of the 2026/27 budget plan. The proposal, supported by the council’s cabinet on February 12, now awaits approval …
Bath’s rich Roman heritage is playing a crucial role in helping the local council fund essential social care services. The iconic Roman Baths, established in the mid-first century AD as a health and wellness center for Aquae …
North Somerset Council has announced an 8.99% rise in council tax, attributing the steep increase to cuts in government funding. It is one of only seven councils nationwide granted permission to exceed the usual 4.99% cap, …
Two important car parks in Yeovil will now be preserved from future housing developments following the approval of the updated town centre masterplan by Somerset Council. Between September and November 2025, Somerset Council …
Somerset Council’s interim chief financial officer, Clive Heaphy, has confirmed that the council is “not in the territory” of declaring effective bankruptcy within the next 12 months. However, balancing the budget remains a …
North Somerset Council has received government approval to raise council tax by 8.99% starting this April, a significant increase above the typical cap of 4.99%. The council had applied for permission to increase it by up to …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has reversed its plans to reduce the operating hours of local recycling centres and to introduce charges for the residents' discovery cards. Originally, the council aimed to save £200,000 …
Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed the permanent closure of Winifred’s Lane, a move that remains highly contentious among local residents. The restrictive measure, part of the “Lower Lansdown and Circus Liveable …
A recent survey conducted by Somerset Council reveals that nearly two-thirds of residents are willing to accept an increase in council tax to help address a £41 million budget shortfall. The council plans to set its annual …
North Somerset Council missed a crucial step in its potential membership of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) due to an unexpected traffic disruption. Deputy leader Catherine Gibbons, scheduled to attend the …
Traffic congestion prevented North Somerset Council from fully participating in a landmark meeting about joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The meeting, held in Bristol and attended by WECA’s three current …
Over the past six months, several Somerset councillors have accepted a variety of gifts and hospitality, including first-class train tickets, cream teas, tapas, and football match tickets, all valued at £50 or more. Somerset …
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 …
A new development proposal for 103 student flats in Bath has reignited concerns about the increasing concentration of student accommodation in the area, described by one local councillor as a “student campus by stealth.” …