Somerset Councillor Jo Roundell Greene Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Tuesday, May 12, 2026 somerset councillor leave libdem southpetherton education localgovernment community specialneeds politics Jo Roundell Greene, a serving Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate, has been granted a six-month leave of absence. Since May 2022, she has represented the South Petherton and Islemoor division as one of two … Read More
Nailsea Footpath Remains Closed After Nine Months Amid Ongoing Dispute Tuesday, May 12, 2026 nailsea footpath closure dispute landowner development town council publicaccess negotiation community sport A footpath in Nailsea has been closed for over nine months, sparking a continuing dispute between the landowner and the local town council. The owner aims to develop the land, which includes the footpath, but the town council … Read More
North Somerset Reaffirms Its Somerset Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 northsomerset somerset somersetday alfredthegreat localgovernment ceremonialcounty history community unity council On Somerset Day, May 11, North Somerset’s council leader Mike Bell reaffirmed that North Somerset remains very much a part of Somerset, despite administrative changes over the years. The district, which includes towns such as … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Affirms County Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 somerset northsomerset somersetday alfredthegreat history heritage localgovernment countyidentity bath community North Somerset remains an integral part of Somerset, emphasized its council leader, Mike Bell, as the county commemorated Somerset Day on May 11. North Somerset, encompassing towns such as Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, … Read More
UK’s Devoted Royal Enthusiast, Known as the ‘Union Jack Man,’ Dies at 91 Monday, May 11, 2026 royalty tribute somerset royalenthusiast nhs campaigner birnbeckpier westonsupermare queen community Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, Britain’s most devoted royal enthusiast, affectionately nicknamed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who holds the record for meeting the Queen more times … Read More
Walcot Rugby Club Proposes Four Covered Padel Courts to Boost Viability Monday, May 11, 2026 walcot padel rugby bath sports planning courts expansion facility community sport Walcot Rugby Club, located on Lansdown Road just north of Bath, is aiming to enhance its facilities by introducing four covered padel courts. This initiative comes as rugby participation declines, while interest in the … Read More