Former Leader Returns to North Somerset Council Cabinet in Groundbreaking AI Role Monday, May 18, 2026 northsomerset ai artificialintelligence localgovernment digitaltransformation stevebridger publicservice councilleadership dataliteracy communityengagement North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader … Read More
Somerset Coastline Brought to Life in Award-Winning Apocalypse Players Horror Podcast Monday, May 18, 2026 somerset coastline horror podcast apocalypseplayers folklore quantocks accessiblecoast history folkhorror For centuries, Somerset’s dramatic coastline has fueled the creativity of some of Britain’s most cherished writers and artists. From Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s epic Rime of the Ancient Mariner, linked forever to Watchet … Read More
Somerset Council Reveals Nearly £19 Million Spent on Consultants Over Three Years Monday, May 18, 2026 somerset consultants spending council transparency localgovernment budget governance transformation publicservices Somerset Council has disclosed that it spent nearly £19 million on consultants over the past three years, council leader Bill Revans revealed in a recent meeting. Since its establishment in April 2023, the council has … Read More
Closing Minehead Care Training Facility Would Be a Colossal Mistake, Say Councillors Monday, May 18, 2026 minehead socialcare training somersetcouncil westsomerset nhs healthcare transport community regeneration Conservative councillors have strongly condemned the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, calling it a “colossal mistake” that would seriously harm the local community. Somerset … Read More
Closing Minehead Care Training Facility Called a ‘Colossal Mistake’ by Opposition Councillors Monday, May 18, 2026 minehead somerset socialcare training council nhs westsomerset health regeneration transport Conservative councillors have voiced strong opposition to the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, warning it would be a “colossal mistake” with damaging consequences for west … Read More
Safe Route to Clarks Village from New Affordable Homes Completed Monday, May 18, 2026 affordable housing somerset clarksvillage street roadworks walking cycling infrastructure community Residents moving into newly built affordable homes in Street, Somerset, now have a safer and more convenient route to Clarks Village shopping centre, following the completion of a significant road improvement project. … Read More