North Somerset Council’s Carlton Street Car Park Lease Called ‘Worst Deal Ever’ Amid Heavy Losses Saturday, November 8, 2025 northsomerset carpark lease council losses maintenance westonsupermare infrastructure repairs scandal North Somerset Council is facing severe financial and structural troubles with Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, described by council leader Mike Bell as “the worst deal any council has ever signed.” The council … Read More
Sale of Yeovil Marks and Spencer Store Could Have Cost Somerset Council Nearly £5 Million, Claims Councillor Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset yeovil m&s property council investment losses realestate finance localgovernment A Conservative councillor has raised concerns that Somerset Council may have incurred close to a £5 million loss from the sale of the Marks and Spencer store in Yeovil. This comes amid the council’s ongoing efforts to offload … Read More
Potential Increase in Somerset Waste Collection Costs Monday, May 13, 2024 somerset taxpayers waste collection suez financial losses negotiations services council Somerset taxpayers may soon face the prospect of increased costs for waste collection services as the current contractor, Suez, grapples with financial challenges. The company, responsible for all kerbside collections in the … Read More