Bath and North East Somerset

British

/ ˈsʌməsɛt /

noun

a unitary authority in SW England, in Somerset; formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Avon. Pop: 170 900 (2003 est). Area: 351 sq km (136 sq miles)

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The ONS said Bath and North East Somerset also had some of the least "affordable" rents outside London, with average rent costs in 2024 at 42.7% of household incomes.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering charging people for permits to enter the city centre's security zone, from 2025 or 2026.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023

In Wiltshire, the figure has gone up by 45% and in Bath and North East Somerset 23% over the same period.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2022

The Lib Dems were particularly buoyant, gaining nearly 300 seats so far and a series of councils, including taking Bath and North East Somerset, and Cotswolds district council from the Conservatives.

From The Guardian • May 3, 2019

"Bath and North East Somerset Council has not issued a cancellation notice for the event - no such thing exists in law," said a council spokesman.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2012

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