Residents

Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority

North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More

Thursday, February 1, 2024 bath traffic safety neighborhood council petition residents children schools consultation

Bath’s proposed traffic measures have sparked controversy among residents, with concerns raised about the potential impact on safety, particularly for children. The liveable neighbourhood programme by Bath and North … Read More

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 chard residents stadium housing development somerset council decision homes planning

Chard residents are facing a prolonged wait to learn the outcome of a significant housing development planned for the northern outskirts of their town. In January 2019, Mctaggart & Mickel Homes England Ltd. and the S. E. … Read More

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 closure transparency council care home consultation scrutiny controversy residents decision criticism

Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism for its lack of transparency in the proposed closure of Chalton House, a council-run care home in Keynsham. The decision to close the care home comes after a damning … Read More