Residential Parking Permits Revenue Soars in BANES Area Thursday, March 27, 2025 revenue banes parking permits residential council costs commuter zones environment Residential parking permits revenue has surpassed £4 million in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) since 2020, with a rise in collections each year. A freedom of information request by used-car retailer cinch [sic] … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More
New council tax premiums for empty houses and second homes in Somerset Saturday, January 6, 2024 somerset council tax premiums empty houses second homes housing crisis property policy revenue local services levelling up and regeneration act 2023 Somerset is set to impose additional council tax charges on empty properties and second homes, in a bid to address its housing crisis and generate revenue for local services. With over 2,600 empty properties in the region, … Read More
Plans to Double Council Tax on Second Homes in Bath Monday, November 27, 2023 bath council tax second homes revenue levelling-up and regeneration act housing local residents budget financial stability taxation A recent proposal by the Bath and North East Somerset Council aims to double council tax for second homes, potentially netting an additional £1.5 million in revenue. The move, subject to council approval, is part of various … Read More