Council’s Library Funding Cuts Spark Community Divide in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 libraries somerset council funding cuts community deprivation accessibility services budget Controversy has erupted in Somerset following the recent decision by North Somerset Council to reduce funding for local libraries, igniting tensions between communities. In a bid to trim library budgets by 20%, councillors … Read More
‘Green wedge’ near Taunton protected as plans for 125 homes unanimously rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton trull housing development community planning environment flooding transport A cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton has been safeguarded after plans to build 125 homes were unanimously turned down by local councillors. This green wedge — part of a network identified in the Taunton Deane … Read More
‘Green Wedge’ Near Taunton Protected as 125-Home Development Plan Rejected Friday, February 27, 2026 greenwedge taunton development planning community environment housing trull flooding sustainability Plans to build 125 homes on a cherished ‘green wedge’ near Taunton have been decisively rejected, preserving a vital landscape that prevents urban sprawl between Taunton and neighboring villages. The Taunton Deane Core … Read More
‘Hero’ Taunton Lorry Driver Blocks Road to Save Woman Clinging to Bridge Thursday, February 26, 2026 taunton heroism rescue bridge lorry compassion police traffic safety community A lorry driver in Taunton joined other courageous motorists in a heroic effort to help a distressed woman perched on a bridge along the Toneway. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that one person was safely rescued from the … Read More
Winifred’s Lane Closure in Bath to Remain Despite Rising Traffic Concerns Thursday, February 26, 2026 winifredslane bath traffic liveableneighbourhoods closure scrutiny council pedestriansafety community transportation sport The decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane in Bath has been upheld following a council scrutiny panel vote that dismissed calls to reopen the road. This move comes despite warnings from residents who claim the closure … Read More
I owe everything to local libraries; closing one would be a tragedy Wednesday, February 25, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community education sanctuary reading youth volunteer publicservices Worle Library faces closure this September if North Somerset Council’s proposed budget cuts are approved, with Winscombe Library potentially shutting its doors the following March. While Pill Library may be spared, other … Read More