Mosque Expansion in Weston-super-Mare Approved Despite Racist Opposition Friday, February 20, 2026 mosque weston-super-mare planning expansion community racism islamophobia localgovernment inclusion religion A proposal to expand the Weston Islamic Education Centre mosque in Weston-super-Mare has been unanimously approved by the North Somerset Council planning committee, even after facing a surge of racist objections. At a meeting … Read More
North Somerset Faces New £50,000 Library Funding Cut Amid Ongoing Closures Friday, February 20, 2026 libraries funding cuts northsomerset council budget closures community services localgovernment North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant … Read More
North Somerset Faces Further Library Funding Cuts Amid Budget Crisis Friday, February 20, 2026 northsomerset libraries fundingcuts councilbudget libraryclosures community budgetcrisis localgovernment publicservices counciltax North Somerset Council is grappling with worsening financial pressures, planning to slash an additional £50,000 from its library budget—before final decisions on current library closures have even been made. Last year, the … Read More
Five Somerset Areas at High Risk of Flooding as Heavy Rainfall Continues Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding rainfall weather emergency precautions disruption rivers community safety Somerset is bracing for significant flooding as persistent heavy rain continues to drench the county. Authorities have identified five key areas that are particularly vulnerable to flooding in the coming days. Residents are … Read More
Somerset County Cricket Club Secures Landmark Deal with Cooper Associates Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset cricket cooperassociates partnership taunton sponsorship countyground vitalityblast worldcup community sport Somerset County Cricket Club has announced the extension of its largest-ever commercial agreement in its 150-year history, reaffirming its partnership with Cooper Associates Group until the conclusion of the 2030 season. This … Read More
Environment Agency to Review Somerset Flooding Response After Ministerial Visit Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding environment agency response ministerial flooddefences community funding review The Environment Agency (EA) has announced a formal review of its response to the recent flooding in Somerset, following a ministerial visit to the region. Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, … Read More