Why Bath Council Welcomes the Clean Air Zone’s £800k Deficit Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bath cleanairzone pollution council environment fines airquality sustainability transport deficit Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), set up in 2021 to combat air pollution in the city center, is forecast to run an £800,000 loss next year. However, Bath and North East Somerset Council insists this outcome aligns perfectly with … Read More
M5 Traffic Resumes Following Crash Tuesday, January 27, 2026 m5 traffic crash delays accident emergency drivers road safety transport Traffic has begun to flow again on the M5 after a crash caused significant delays. Drivers should continue to expect slower than usual travel times as emergency services clear the scene and assess the area. Motorists are …
Three Major Benefits for North Somerset Residents Joining WECA Sunday, January 25, 2026 weca northsomerset combinedauthority funding investment mayoralelections governance transport housing devolution After nearly a decade, North Somerset is on the brink of joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), marking a significant change for the region. Following a council vote in September 2025, a public consultation is … Read More
Council Overlooks Impact of Parking Charges on Small Businesses Friday, January 23, 2026 parking business emissions charges council bath midsomernorton radstock impact transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has not conducted any specific studies on how its recent decision to introduce parking charges in two towns affects small businesses. Last year, the council implemented emissions-based … Read More
Met Office Issues Weather Warning as Heavy Rain Threatens Somerset with Flood Risk Thursday, January 22, 2026 metoffice somerset rain flooding weatherwarning traveldisruption transport heavyrain floodrisk southwest The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for heavy rain in the South West, with Somerset bracing for significant rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is in effect from 8am until 4pm, highlighting the potential … Read More
Met Office Issues Rain Warning as Somerset Faces Flood Risks Thursday, January 22, 2026 metoffice somerest rain weatherwarning flooding travel transport floodrisk publictransport driving sport The Met Office has issued a new rain warning for the South West, with Somerset expected to experience heavy rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is active from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., signaling potential disruptions due … Read More