North Somerset Council’s Delay Highlights Logistics Challenges as It Moves to Join WECA Monday, February 2, 2026 northsomerset weca traffic combinedauthority localgovernment westofengland publictransport budget consultation infrastructure sport Traffic congestion prevented North Somerset Council from fully participating in a landmark meeting about joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The meeting, held in Bristol and attended by WECA’s three current … Read More
No Funding Available to Reopen Key Yeovil Rat Run Nearly Five Years After Landslide Closure Monday, February 2, 2026 chinnockhollow somerset yeovil landslide roadclosure infrastructure budget transport safety council Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Budget Approval Amid Central Government Funding Uncertainty Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset council budget postponement government funding tax finance meeting delay Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over … Read More
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
I made Mary Berry's easy honey mustard chicken and potato traybake – all for just £3 Monday, January 26, 2026 maryberry chicken potatoes traybake budget easyrecipe onepan cooking dinner honeymustard Deciding what to cook for dinner can often feel like a daunting task, especially when “quick and easy” recipes end up demanding endless ingredients and complicated steps. As a journalist who’s usually skeptical of celebrity … Read More