North Somerset Council’s emergency control centre, housed at the Castlewood offices in Clevedon, is preparing to relocate as the building nears closure. This facility plays a crucial role in maintaining essential council …
Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. …
Auditors working with local governments are reporting unprecedented financial strain, marking every council’s finances as “red” amid rising debts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. This dire …
North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports emerged that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” Introduced to encourage better recycling habits, these bags have unfortunately led to …
North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” These bags were introduced to encourage more recycling, but many residents have found themselves …
North Somerset Council’s planning committee has narrowly approved a housing development that will fill the small field separating the village of Banwell and the hamlet of Knightscott. The decision, made on November 19, allows …
North Somerset Council’s financial reserves are on track to decline dramatically, falling from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, according to a report by external auditors Grant Thornton. This …
North Somerset Council’s usable reserves are projected to fall sharply from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, representing a staggering two-thirds decline, according to external auditors Grant …
North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors …
North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose …
The leader of North Somerset Council has fiercely criticized the government’s recent “fair funding review,” calling it “a sham” and “a raid on our budget” that will jeopardize essential local services. Announced on November …
Weston-super-Mare AFC has reached a significant milestone with the approval of plans to redevelop the Optima Stadium, a crucial step towards upgrading the club’s facilities to host football league matches. North Somerset …
A growing chorus of local businesses is speaking out against North Somerset Council’s proposed parking charges in Clevedon. The council’s plans to introduce fees in key areas like Hill Road have sparked concern that the added …
A growing chorus of concern from Clevedon businesses has emerged over North Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges on Hill Road, threatening the town’s economic vitality. Council leader Mike Bell has …
The Green Party has achieved a decisive victory in the North Somerset Council byelection, securing more than 55% of the vote. Green candidate Mike Dunn was elected councillor for Long Ashton on Thursday, November 14, with a …