Community Weighs In on Which North Somerset Library to Save Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community publicconsultation pill winscombe worle children libraryservices Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be spared amid North Somerset Council’s ongoing budget cuts. In 2024, the council announced a 20% reduction in its libraries budget, aiming to … Read More
Charges Proposed for Free Discovery Cards Granting Entry to Bath Attractions Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath discoverycard councilbudget romanbaths localgovernment counciltax savings publicconsultation attractions parking Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which currently allow local residents free admission to popular attractions like the Roman Baths, along with various … Read More
‘School Streets’ Safety Plan Sparks Debate in Bath Monday, November 3, 2025 bath schoolstreets traffic childrensafety greenparty council transport publicconsultation cleanair localgovernment Bath is set to introduce its first “school streets” in early 2026, aiming to provide safer, healthier routes for children traveling to and from primary schools. Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering temporary … Read More
Concerns Rise as Yeovil Car Park Developments Threaten Local Businesses Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks masterplan localbusiness somersetcouncil urbandevelopment publicconsultation parking housing regeneration Plans to redevelop key car parks near Yeovil town centre have sparked strong opposition from local representatives and business advocates, who warn the move could severely impact accessibility and trade in the area. Somerset … Read More
Transformative Masterplan to Revitalize Somerset’s Midsomer Norton Town Centre Monday, October 6, 2025 midsomernorton masterplan regeneration heritage housing publicconsultation sustainabledevelopment urbanrenewal community westofengland Residents, businesses, and visitors of Midsomer Norton are invited to contribute their views on an exciting new vision to rejuvenate the town centre. Bath & North East Somerset Council and Midsomer Norton Town Council … Read More
New Plans Set to Revitalize Somerset’s Midsomer Norton Town Centre Monday, October 6, 2025 midsomernorton regeneration masterplan brewery heritage housing publicconsultation highstreet sustainability community Residents, businesses, and visitors of Midsomer Norton are invited to share their views on an exciting new vision aimed at creating a vibrant and sustainable town centre. Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership … Read More