https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/publicmoney/Recent content in publicmoney on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/council-court-battle-over-parking-charges-deemed-scandalous-waste-of-public-money/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/council-court-battle-over-parking-charges-deemed-scandalous-waste-of-public-money/A legal dispute has emerged between Clevedon Town Council and North Somerset Council over the newly proposed on-street parking charges. The town council has launched a judicial review in an effort to halt the introduction of parking fees, citing concerns raised by local businesses and residents. Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, described the potential court case as “a scandalous waste of public money.” Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol, Bell expressed disappointment at the escalation, emphasizing that funds are being diverted to legal fees for both councils instead of being used to resolve the situation collaboratively.