Somerset Council Turns to West Midlands Enforcement Officers Amid Recruitment Struggles Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset enforcement recruitment planning council backlog westmidlands agency localgovernment budget Somerset Council is currently relying on enforcement officers from a local authority over 150 miles away in the West Midlands to manage planning enforcement duties. The move comes as the council continues to face significant … Read More
Somerset Council Turns to West Midlands Enforcement Officers Amid Recruitment Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset planning enforcement recruitment council staffing budget agency localauthority backlog Somerset Council is currently relying on enforcement officers from a West Midlands local authority to address a growing backlog of planning breaches. The enforcement team plays a critical role in managing unauthorized … Read More
Somerset MPs Clash Over UK Asylum System Failures Thursday, October 23, 2025 asylum borders migration refugees somerset government debate petsitions backlog immigration Two MPs from Somerset engaged in a heated debate in Westminster Hall on Monday, October 20, sharply contrasting views on the state of the UK asylum system amid calls for urgent reform. The debate centered on two widely … Read More
Learners Face Six-Month Waits for Driving Tests Amid Major Backlogs Tuesday, October 14, 2025 driving backlog learners testcentres delays rural somerset wiltshire transport survey Learner drivers in Somerset and Wiltshire are facing unprecedented delays of up to six months to book practical driving tests, revealing a system struggling to cope with overwhelming demand. New data highlights severe … Read More
Somerset Crown Court Faces Record Backlog with Thousands Awaiting Justice Monday, October 6, 2025 backlog crowncourt justice sexualoffences avonsomerset funding reform cases delays judiciary The government has pledged additional funding to address the unprecedented backlog in Crown Courts across England and Wales, aiming to reduce delays and deliver swifter justice for victims. This year, an extra 1,250 Crown … Read More
Somerset Council Enacts Emergency Measures to Combat Planning Backlog Monday, July 28, 2025 somerset planning backlog council applicants councillors enforcement transformation itsystems governance Somerset Council is taking urgent action to tackle a significant backlog in its planning system, which has grown since the formation of the new unitary authority in April 2023. The surge in planning applications has outpaced … Read More