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
Somerset Council to Invest Over £5.8m in LED Streetlight Upgrade to Cut Energy Costs Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset led streetlights energy savings infrastructure council budget maintenance efficiency Somerset Council has announced a £5.8 million investment to convert its remaining street lighting and illuminated assets to LED technology, targeting substantial energy savings and improved maintenance efficiency. Currently … Read More
Somerset Council Invests Over £5.8 Million to Upgrade Street Lights to Energy-Saving LEDs Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset council led lighting energysavings infrastructure budget streetlights efficiency upgrades Somerset Council is making a substantial investment of more than £5.8 million to convert its existing street lights to energy-efficient LED technology. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the council’s annual energy … Read More
Significant Reduction in Hospital Waiting Lists Marks Major NHS Success Wednesday, January 21, 2026 nhs waitinglists healthcare bristol westonsupermare hospitals fluvaccination patientcare nhsstaff budget NHS waiting lists have dropped by over 7,500 in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, reflecting one of the most significant reductions in England in the past 15 years. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust … Read More