Takeaway owner fined for dumping waste in public bins Friday, October 18, 2024 somerset takeaway owner waste fine public bins fly tipping duty of care environmental protection act fine compensation council A Somerset takeaway owner has been fined for unlawfully disposing of waste in public bins. The owner of UK Kebab in Frome, Somerset, was found to be using public litter bins and other locations to dispose of business waste. … Read More
North Somerset Council Plans to Change Bin Collections and Introduce New Recycling Containers Friday, July 12, 2024 north somerset council waste recycling bins collection public consultation recycling containers households support North Somerset Council is set to vote on significant changes to waste collection, including the collection of general waste bins every three weeks and the introduction of new recycling containers. The proposed plans are … Read More
Potential Increase in Somerset Waste Collection Costs 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
Closure of Canal Waste Facility Sparks Dispute Between Council and Canal Trust Friday, March 22, 2024 canal closure waste facility council trust boaters dispute enforcement security The closure of a waste facility for boaters near Bath has sparked a dispute between the local council and canal bosses. The facility, which had been a hotspot for illicit dumping, was closed down following the council’s … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
The Threat of Fly-Tipping in Somerset Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More