Taxpayers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset woodlands planning appeal council development listedbuilding carehome costs taxpayers

Somerset taxpayers may be footing a costly bill after Somerset Council lost an appeal concerning the development of a care home near the M5 motorway. The disputed site centers on Woodlands Castle, a Grade II listed … Read More

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset council planning appeal woodlandscastle development carehome heritage taxpayers legalcosts

Somerset taxpayers are now facing a potentially substantial financial burden after Somerset Council lost an appeal concerning a proposed care home near the M5 motorway. The site in question is the grade II listed Woodlands … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 somerset flags taxpayers lampposts highways council removal publicsafety community law

Somerset Council faces a hefty bill of approximately £4,500 each day to remove flags deemed “unlawful” from lampposts and other highway structures. Over recent months, the council’s highways teams have taken down … Read More

Thursday, September 19, 2024 somerset dorset water bills homes phosphates mitigation waste water treatment plants lura taxpayers

Residents of Somerset could potentially face higher water bills to accommodate the construction of new homes in Dorset, as revealed by a local councillor. Both Somerset and Dorset have encountered delays in building thousands … Read More

Monday, May 13, 2024 somerset taxpayers waste collection suez financial losses negotiations services council

Somerset taxpayers may soon face the prospect of increased costs for waste collection services as the current contractor, Suez, grapples with financial challenges. The company, responsible for all kerbside collections in the … Read More