Council to Increase Revenue from Yellow Box Traffic Fines Friday, January 9, 2026 council traffic enforcement fines budget tax consultation safety recycling services 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 … Read More
Why North Somerset Council Taxpayers Will Be Asked to 'Pay More and Get Less' Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset council budget counciltax socialcare funding services cuts recycling localgovernment 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 … Read More
Furious Council Leader Condemns Government’s Budget Cuts as a ‘Raid on Our Resources’ Thursday, November 20, 2025 budget council northsomerset funding austerity counciltax services government cuts localgovernment The leader of North Somerset Council has fiercely criticized the government’s recent “fair funding review,” calling it “a sham” and “a raid on our budget” that will jeopardize essential local services. Announced on November … Read More
Last-Minute Effort to Save North Somerset Libraries Gains Momentum Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural council community funding closure parish services savings A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and … Read More
Last-Minute Effort Launched to Prevent Library Closures in North Somerset Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural closures community council winscombe funding petition services In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that … Read More
I Visited Infamous M5 Services in Somerset – It Felt Like a Zombie Movie Monday, November 3, 2025 bridgwater m5 motorway services somerset zombie tripadvisor review youtube travel Motorway services are often seen as a necessary but uninspiring pit stop. For long journeys—such as holiday trips to visit family—they provide a crucial break for food, rest, and fuel. Yet few truly enjoy their experience at … Read More