Bath, a renowned tourist hotspot, is grappling with an escalating waste management issue linked to the surge in holiday lets — a challenge made more complex by the absence of a comprehensive registry for these properties. …
Running a charity shop comes with its fair share of challenges, but one of the most frustrating issues we face is receiving inappropriate donations. While most people kindly donate items they no longer need, there’s a growing …
Since the introduction of new waste management rules in October, Bath’s central business district has seen 41 fines issued to establishments failing to comply. Bath and North East Somerset Council, led by the Liberal …
Since the introduction of new bin regulations in October, Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued 41 fixed penalty notices to businesses in central Bath for breaching waste disposal rules. These regulations, …
Efforts are now underway to replace thousands of faulty red recycling bags distributed to households last year. Starting on Monday, June 22, a dedicated truck has been following recycling crews across the district, swapping …
North Somerset Council has begun replacing the defective red recycling bags issued to households since last year. Following the discovery that many bags had faded and deteriorated prematurely, work started on June 22 to swap …
Somerset Council has announced a change to waste collection times this week due to an intense heatwave. Starting May 26, bin collections will begin at 6 a.m. to protect crews from the rising temperatures, expected to exceed …
Somerset Council has announced that, starting May 26, bin collections throughout the county will begin as early as 6am. This adjustment comes in response to an anticipated heatwave with temperatures soaring above 30°C. The …
North Somerset Council is stepping up its efforts to improve waste recycling by introducing a new policy requiring staff at recycling centres to open and inspect rubbish bags. This initiative aims to ensure residents are not …
Somerset residents who have traditionally used Dorset’s household waste recycling centres will now be required to pay fees and book their visits in advance. Dorset Council operates ten recycling centres across the county, …
Somerset residents will now be required to pay to use Dorset’s household waste recycling centres and must book their visit in advance. Dorset Council manages ten recycling centres across the county, including locations at …
North Somerset Council’s decision to switch to three-weekly bin collections has delivered significant financial and environmental benefits, saving the council an estimated £1 million in its first nine months. Introduced in …
The Weston-super-Mare recycling centre has introduced new rules to improve visitor flow and efficiency. Under the updated system, each person or vehicle will be allocated a strict 10-minute time slot to use the facility. This …
Residents of Westonzoyland, Somerset, have initiated a legal challenge to prevent their historic airfield from being degraded into an environmental “wasteland.” Westonzoyland Airfield, located east of the village near …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced updated bin collection schedules for the Christmas and New Year period. Regular services will be disrupted between Christmas Day and Saturday, January 10. Councillor Mark …