Thousands of Charges Issued for Blue Badge Misuse in North Somerset Over Four Years Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bluebadge misuse northsomerset disability parking fraud penalties law enforcement accessibility Over the past four years, North Somerset has seen a surge in blue badge misuse, with more than 7,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for parking violations involving invalid or misused blue badges. Data obtained via a … Read More
Plan to axe free Saturday parking in Keynsham is cancelled Wednesday, June 3, 2026 parking keynsham council charges consultation vehicles permits transport community proposal Bath and North East Somerset Council has decided to abandon its plan to introduce Saturday parking charges at the Bath Hill East Car Park in Keynsham. Originally, the council aimed to end free Saturday parking, but following … Read More
Plan to Axe Free Saturday Parking in Keynsham Cancelled Wednesday, June 3, 2026 parking keynsham bath consultation permits park&ride traffic safety council charges Bath and North East Somerset Council has decided to drop its plan to introduce Saturday parking charges at Keynsham’s Bath Hill East Car Park following concerns from residents and local businesses. The proposed change, aimed … Read More
England’s Steepest Street: Vale Street in Bristol - A Driver’s Uphill Battle Wednesday, June 3, 2026 valestreet bristol steepstreet gradient residents parking winter banksy england totterdown If you park on Vale Street in Totterdown, Bristol, don’t forget to engage your handbrake—otherwise, you might find your car rolling downhill without you. Known since 2019 as England’s steepest street, Vale Street is a … Read More
England's Steepest Street: Vale Street in Totterdown Challenges Drivers and Residents Alike Wednesday, June 3, 2026 valestreet bristol steepstreet driving totterdown gradient winter parking community banksy Vale Street in Totterdown, Bristol, holds the official title of England’s steepest street, a distinction it earned in 2019 with its staggering 22-degree gradient. For anyone parking on this road, engaging the handbrake … Read More
Bath Considers Higher Parking Permit Fees for Larger Vehicles Monday, June 1, 2026 bath parking vehicles permits suvs vans roadsafety emissions consultation transport Bath and North East Somerset Council is proposing a new pricing structure for residential parking permits that could see owners of larger vehicles, such as SUVs and vans, paying significantly more to park near their homes. … Read More