Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their …
The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming …
Independent shops along Hill Road in Clevedon face a bleak future as local business owners warn that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could drive them to closure within five years. A petition signed by 4,351 …
Shopkeepers on Hill Road in Clevedon are sounding the alarm that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could devastate the vibrant street’s independent businesses, risking boarded-up shops within five years. A …
In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that …
A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and …
Residents of North Somerset have reported that their new red recycling bags are losing their color and literally falling apart, prompting concern from the local council. North Somerset Council is actively engaging with its …
If you’ve noticed your new North Somerset recycling red bags fading or literally falling apart, you’re not alone. Residents have reported bags losing their vibrant red color and splitting at the seams, prompting the council …
Senior government figures are being accused of failing to grasp the full impact of cutting river maintenance in Somerset’s low-lying areas, councillors have revealed. In August, the Environment Agency announced it would …
Significant upgrade work will bring lane closures to the Lime Kiln Roundabout on the A38 between North Somerset and Bristol over the next six months. Scheduled to start on Monday, November 17, the improvement project is set …
North Somerset Council faces a “deeply depressing” £1 million overspend in its waste recycling budget due to unstable recycling markets and rising costs. While councils typically generate income by selling materials collected …
North Somerset Council is considering requesting permission to raise council tax by more than the usual 5% limit next year, as it grapples with a projected £25 million budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year. Facing a …
North Somerset Council is grappling with a £1 million overspend on waste recycling due to falling market prices and increasing disposal costs. Unlike black bin rubbish, recycling materials typically generate income for the …
North Somerset Council is grappling with what its leader has called “the worst deal any council has ever signed” after committing to a 45-year lease for the troubled Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare. Since signing …
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 …