Furious Council Leader Condemns Government’s Budget Cuts as a ‘Raid on Our Resources’ Thursday, November 20, 2025 budget council northsomerset funding austerity counciltax services government cuts localgovernment 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 … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Optima Stadium Redevelopment Approved, Paving Way for Football League Ambitions Wednesday, November 19, 2025 weston-super-mare optimastadium footballleague redevelopment nationalleaguesouth sportsfacilities northsomerset community housing cmsgroup sport 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 … Read More
‘We can’t afford another Clevedon disaster’: Businesses raise alarm over proposed parking charges Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking businesses northsomerset charges retail economy protest council trade 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 … Read More
Businesses Rally Against North Somerset Council's Parking Charge Plans in Clevedon Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking northsomerset business charges protest trade smallbusiness council community 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 … Read More
Zack Polanski’s Seven-Word Reaction as Greens Secure Big Win in North Somerset Byelection Monday, November 17, 2025 green northsomerset byelection council mikedunn zackpolanski longashton election politics councillor 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 … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local 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 … Read More