B&NES Council is currently considering controversial plans to reduce the opening hours of the well-used tip at Old Welton, Wheeler’s Hill.
As part of its budget planning for 2026-2027 the council is reviewing capacity and usage at its household waste recycling centres.
The council is looking at a rotating closure of the Midsomer Norton site. It would continue to operate as a transfer station on the days that the recycling centre is closed to the public.
No details of revised times are given, but the council says the review could save £200,000 in the coming financial year.
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The Welton site is well used. If BANES reduces the hours there will be more fly tipping. Perhaps BANES should try and save money in Bath not in surrounding area.
Absolutely Michelle totally agree
BANES Council’s Fly Tipping Clear Up and Prevention Budget Is?
Council has not got such a budget.
Councillor’s you restrict Old Welton Recylcing Centre Opening Times, you know what will happen. I cannot tip items at Old Welton, I need to get rid of rubbish ie settee or whatever, I dump it instead, I would not do this, I love our countryside, nature etc. However, there are people who will have no problem(s) fly tipping. My supporting evidence? Local news media https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy7pzymr12jo
BANES haven’t you hit Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Supporting Area’s enough.
Virtually Bank Rupting Midsomer Norton Businessess, some notable businessess have had to be sold, due to South Road Car Parking Fees hitting local trader’s profits.
Thankyou
Andrew