Council May Introduce Charges for Bath Discovery Cards Offering Free Access to Attractions Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath council discoverycard romanbaths budget consultation counciltax attractions savings publicservices Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which are currently free for local residents. These cards provide free entry to key attractions such as the Roman Baths, … Read More
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Martin Lewis Explains How Smart Meters Can Lower Your Energy Bills Monday, December 29, 2025 smartmeters energy tariffs savings consumption martinlewis household bills efficiency evcharging Martin Lewis, the well-known personal finance expert, has shared valuable advice on reducing household energy expenses by making use of smart meters. In a recent episode of his BBC podcast, he responded to a listener’s … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid £73m Budget Gap Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset budget council finance austerity transformation government savings consultation crisis Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an alarming £73 million budget gap threatening its sustainability, according to councillors and external auditors. Despite recent budget proposals that include … Read More
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