Council to Fund Home Extensions for Foster Parents to Care for More Children Friday, February 13, 2026 foster care children extensions home grant council finance socialcare bath Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved an innovative scheme to support foster parents by funding home extensions, enabling them to accommodate more children. At a recent cabinet meeting, council members agreed to … Read More
Michael Jackson’s Former Bodyguard Matt Fiddes Launches New Children’s Dance School in Chard Friday, February 13, 2026 michaeljackson mdfiddes dance chard children martialarts streetdance inclusion somerset friendship Matt Fiddes, longtime friend and former bodyguard to Michael Jackson, is set to open a new children’s dance school in Chard this spring. The MF Dance School will welcome children aged three to 15 starting Friday, March 6, … Read More
Plans Launched for Traffic Restrictions on 'School Streets' in Bath Monday, February 9, 2026 schoolstreets safety traffic children bath transport restrictions roads consultation permit Bath and North East Somerset Council is consulting on plans to restrict traffic on three streets near local schools during peak times, aiming to enhance safety for schoolchildren. The proposed ‘school streets’ … Read More
LIVE: Urgent 999 Search Underway for Missing Boys Possibly Traveled to Bristol Monday, February 2, 2026 missing missingboys search emergency bristol police urgent disappearance children safety Authorities have launched an urgent 999 search following the disappearance of two boys who were last seen last week. Concern is mounting as they may have traveled to Bristol, prompting a coordinated response from police and … Read More
Councillors Challenge Council Leaders as Children’s Social Worker Strike Looms Thursday, January 22, 2026 strike pay socialcare council industrialaction morale negotiation unison acas children Councillors at Bath and North East Somerset Council are pressing senior officials for answers as a strike threat grows within the children’s social care department. Last week, team managers and deputy team managers in … Read More
Community Weighs In on Which North Somerset Library to Save Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community publicconsultation pill winscombe worle children libraryservices Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be spared amid North Somerset Council’s ongoing budget cuts. In 2024, the council announced a 20% reduction in its libraries budget, aiming to … Read More