Somerset Council ‘Betting the House’ on Transformation to Avert Financial Crisis Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset council transformation bankruptcy budget austerity localgovernment restructuring publicservices governance Somerset Council is taking a high-stakes gamble on the next phase of its transformation programme to prevent an effective bankruptcy. Established in April 2023, the newly formed council inherited legacy systems and staff from … Read More
How Major Council Cuts Will Impact Your Local Library: Full Breakdown Tuesday, August 5, 2025 libraries cuts northsomerset worle pill winscombe consultation community selfservice budget Libraries across North Somerset are set to face significant changes as North Somerset Council plans major budget cuts, threatening the closure of three libraries and reducing hours at others. This comes as part of the … Read More
Glastonbury Council Denies Bankruptcy Amid Social Media Rumours Friday, August 1, 2025 glastonbury council finances bankruptcy rumours budget socialmedia misinformation localgovernment reassurance Glastonbury Town Council has firmly denied rumours circulating on social media that suggest it is facing bankruptcy. At July’s council meeting, Councillor Jon Cousins addressed the community’s concerns and reassured residents … Read More
Somerset to Open Six New Special Needs Units in Schools This September Tuesday, July 29, 2025 somerset send specialneeds education ehcp schools inclusion localprovision council budget Somerset Council is set to open six new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units in mainstream schools this coming autumn, marking a significant expansion in local provision for children with special needs. … Read More
Keir Starmer’s Troubled Start: Backdown on Benefit Cuts Marks Difficult Beginning for New PM Wednesday, July 2, 2025 keirstarmer labour welfare universalcredit pip ukpolitics sirjohncurtice budget opposition government Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is enduring what political experts are calling one of the most challenging beginnings for a newly elected government in recent UK history. Just weeks after his Labour Party’s decisive victory … Read More
Returning to Butlin's Minehead After 29 Years: Nostalgia Meets Modern Surprises Saturday, June 14, 2025 butlins minehead holiday family accommodation entertainment renovation budget children resort In the summer of 1996, I was a bubbly four-year-old enjoying my very first trip to Butlin’s Minehead, lodging in a chalet beneath the buzz of cable cars and immersing myself in arcade games, water fun, and lively … Read More