Somerset Council has quietly removed approximately £109,000 previously allocated for developing a new travellers’ site near Taunton from its capital budget. The funding originally came from the former Taunton Deane Borough …
Somerset Council has quietly withdrawn around £109,000 initially set aside to establish a new travellers' site near Taunton. This funding, carried over from the former Taunton Deane Borough Council’s capital budget, was …
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 …
In a recent episode of the BBC’s Escape to the Country aired on May 11, a mother-and-daughter pair, Diana and Millie, faced an emotional twist as they reconsidered their dream of moving to the Somerset countryside. Leaving …
Somerset Council is yet again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest chosen candidate withdrew for personal reasons. This marks another hurdle for the authority, which is legally required to …
Somerset Council is once again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest candidate, Rachael Sanders, withdrew from the position citing personal reasons. The CFO role—also known as finance …
The cost to reopen the Somerset railway line between Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government officials have authorized an additional £14.69 million for the project, which is already in progress. …
The cost of reopening the Somerset railway line connecting Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government ministers recently approved an additional £14.69 million for the project, reflecting the ongoing …
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 …
In 2025, adult cash ISA balances saw a significant jump as savers moved swiftly to secure tax-free returns ahead of changes announced in the Autumn Budget. New analysis from Paragon Bank, based on CACI data for the period …
In 2025, adult cash ISA balances saw a remarkable surge as savers raced to protect their tax-free returns prior to the highly anticipated Autumn Budget. New analysis from Paragon Bank, examining CACI data from January to …
If you’re looking for an affordable haircut in Bath, you might be tempted by the salon offering the lowest prices in town. We decided to put Bath’s cheapest salon to the test to see if saving money means sacrificing quality. …
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly haircut in Bath, you might be tempted to try the city’s cheapest salon. We decided to give it a go to see if affordability meant sacrificing quality. The salon’s rates are impressively …
Starting in April, the average council tax bill in Somerset will climb by nearly £122 annually, following the approval of Somerset Council’s latest budget. During a full council meeting held in Bridgwater on March 4, …
Somerset residents will face an average council tax increase of nearly £122 per year starting April 2026, following the approval of Somerset Council’s annual budget. The council confirmed this rise during a full-day meeting …