£2.6m Repair Bill for Weston Car Park Highlights Long-Term Losses Thursday, February 26, 2026 northsomerset carltonstreet westonsupermare carpark councilbudget leaseagreement repairs structuralissues localgovernment financialloss North Somerset Council is grappling with a costly predicament over Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare. The council is considering a £2.6 million repair plan to address structural issues, reopen upper floors, and … Read More
North Somerset Councillors Approve Controversial 8.99% Council Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 counciltax budgetcuts northsomerset council socialcare taxrise localgovernment publicservices financialcrisis taxsupport North Somerset councillors have voted to approve an 8.99% increase in council tax for the 2026/27 financial year, a decision permitted by the government to help address significant budgetary challenges. This rise exceeds the … Read More
I owe everything to local libraries; closing one would be a tragedy Wednesday, February 25, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community education sanctuary reading youth volunteer publicservices Worle Library faces closure this September if North Somerset Council’s proposed budget cuts are approved, with Winscombe Library potentially shutting its doors the following March. While Pill Library may be spared, other … Read More
Two-Month Roadworks Set to Transform Worle Interchange Starting Monday Sunday, February 22, 2026 worle roadworks interchange transport construction busshelters cycling pedestriansafety publictransport northsomerset sport Starting Monday, February 23, Worle will undergo significant roadworks as the Worle Interchange closes for essential improvements. These construction activities are expected to continue through May, with diversions and … Read More
North Somerset Faces New £50,000 Library Funding Cut Amid Ongoing Closures Friday, February 20, 2026 libraries funding cuts northsomerset council budget closures community services localgovernment North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant … Read More
North Somerset Faces Further Library Funding Cuts Amid Budget Crisis Friday, February 20, 2026 northsomerset libraries fundingcuts councilbudget libraryclosures community budgetcrisis localgovernment publicservices counciltax North Somerset Council is grappling with worsening financial pressures, planning to slash an additional £50,000 from its library budget—before final decisions on current library closures have even been made. Last year, the … Read More