North Somerset Council’s Reserves Forecast to Plunge by £85m in Four Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset reserves budget finance council audit socialcare funding deficit tax North Somerset Council’s usable reserves are projected to fall sharply from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, representing a staggering two-thirds decline, according to external auditors Grant … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposal Gains Momentum in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax weston-super-mare northsomerset infrastructure economy mayor funding visitorlevy seaside North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose … Read More
Potential Tourist Tax Proposed for Weston-super-Mare Amid Financial Pressures Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax northsomerset westonsupermare budget infrastructure visitoreconomy localgovernment metromayor levy North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Edges Closer Following Government Backing Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax levy infrastructure visitor-economy christmas-market local-government heritage sustainability Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement has empowered local leaders with new authority. Renowned for its stunning Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths, and a … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Advances Following Government Announcement Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax visitoreconomy infrastructure government christmasmarket localgovernment hospitality metromayor Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement that grants new powers to local authorities. Known for its stunning Georgian architecture, historic Roman Baths, and status as a … Read More
Millionaire Aristocrat Seeks Bride Two Decades Younger with Strict Criteria Sunday, November 23, 2025 aristocrat estate inheritance somerset baronet matchmaking requirements lifestyle tradition tax Sir Benjamin Slade, a 79-year-old aristocrat and millionaire baronet, has publicly announced a search for a new wife who is at least 20 years his junior. His ideal candidate must meet a unique and exacting list of … Read More