Somerset Teacher Faces Losing Independence Due to Motability Scheme Changes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 motability disability accessibility transportation fees independence paralysis healthcare education welfare sport Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, warns that recent changes to the Motability scheme will force her—and many others—into isolation. With mileage allowances being reduced and steep … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Huge Development Site Could Take Years to Complete Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing infrastructure healthhub secondaryschool somersetcouncil development planning government Somerset Council and central government have engaged in “frank but constructive” discussions about delivering vital infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More
Eight Somerset Green Spaces Transition to Local Management Tuesday, April 7, 2026 devolution somerset street parishcouncil greenspaces housing community management covenants localgovernment Green spaces in the growing village of Street, Somerset, will soon be managed more locally, following a new devolution agreement. This shift comes as Somerset Council addresses a financial emergency declared in November 2023, … Read More
Eight Somerset Green Spaces to be Locally Managed Under New Devolution Deal Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset devolution greenspaces street parishcouncil localgovernance community publicland budget housing Green spaces across the growing village of Street in Somerset will soon be managed more locally, thanks to a newly finalized devolution deal between Somerset Council and Street Parish Council. Facing a significant budget … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop in ‘Antisocial Hotspot’ Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Objections Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licensing antisocial crime localgovernment safety council community regulation A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop Granted Controversial Alcohol Licence Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licence antisocial behaviour licensing council crime retail regulation A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan … Read More