The Weston-super-Mare recycling centre has introduced new rules to improve visitor flow and efficiency. Under the updated system, each person or vehicle will be allocated a strict 10-minute time slot to use the facility. This …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has reversed its plans to reduce the operating hours of local recycling centres and to introduce charges for the residents' discovery cards. Originally, the council aimed to save £200,000 …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has decided to abandon its proposals to cut operating hours at Bath Recycling Centre and Old Welton Recycling Centre in Midsomer Norton and to introduce fees for the residents' discovery …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement on traffic violations, particularly focusing on yellow box junction infringements and illegal turns, as part of efforts to generate an additional …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up its enforcement of traffic rules, aiming to boost income through fines for violations such as stopping in yellow box junctions or making illegal turns on one-way …
North Somerset Council is warning residents they will likely pay higher council tax while receiving fewer services as the local government grapples with a severe financial crisis. At a recent Facebook livestream Q&A on …
North Somerset residents face the prospect of paying more council tax while receiving fewer services, as top council leaders outlined the dire financial situation during a recent public budget Q&A. The council’s upcoming …
North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began to disintegrate shortly after being distributed to households. Following a successful trial in late …
North Somerset Council has successfully obtained a full refund from a supplier after thousands of newly introduced recycling bags began deteriorating soon after distribution. The council had rolled out new red bags to every …
North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began falling apart shortly after distribution. Following a positive trial involving 6,000 households in late …
The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced updated bin collection schedules for the Christmas and New Year period. Regular services will be disrupted between Christmas Day and Saturday, January 10. Councillor Mark …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced changes to bin collection dates over the Christmas and New Year period. Residents should expect disruptions to the usual schedule between December 25 and Saturday, January …
Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no immediate plans to close the household waste recycling centre in Cheddar, nearly two years after initial proposals suggested a possible closure. In January 2024, the council …
North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports emerged that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” Introduced to encourage better recycling habits, these bags have unfortunately led to …