A councillor suggests cutting top council jobs to fund free parking in Clevedon amid budget issues. Idea was rejected. Councillor Proposes Axing Top Jobs to Fund Free Clevedon Parking A council member wanted to cut two jobs. He hoped to fund free parking with that money. Luke Smith proposed this during a budget vote. This…
North Somerset Council raises council tax 4.99% and uses savings amid funding concerns. Councillor warns of impending financial issues. North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval North Somerset Council faced a tough question. What happens when they run out of money? They used £9.1 million from their savings to balance things.…
Jo Walker departs North Somerset Council, becoming chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council after six years. North Somerset Council Chief Executive Jo Walker Announces Her Departure Jo Walker will leave North Somerset Council and become chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council. She worked six years as chief executive, and her last day is May 19.…
Local councils in Somerset will manage parks and street cleaning, empowering communities and aiding the main council’s finances. Somerset Towns Gain Control Of Local Services In Major Shift From April 2025, councils will handle more local tasks. This change affects North Somerset, and it moves decisions closer to the people. This helps the main council…
The South West will cover a £30 million cost increase for the Portishead Line reopening after government funding uncertainty. South West Faces Multimillion Bill Due to Railway Line Delays The Portishead Line experienced a £30 million cost increase, which the West will cover. The government has now approved the railway reopening, a decision that had…
The Portishead line will reopen after closing in 1964, with new stations at Portishead and Pill connecting to Bristol. Portishead Railway Set to Reopen with Two New Stations Planned The Portishead Line will reopen. Dan Norris, Metro Mayor, announced this news today. People have waited a long time, and this announcement is great for people,…