Council Rejects Proposed Changes to New Bus Route Serving Somerset’s Busy Castle Cary Station Tuesday, June 9, 2026 somerset busroute castlecary publictransport ruralconnectivity glastonbury gwr communityengagement localcouncil transportplanning sport Plans to adjust a new bus route linking rural Somerset areas to Castle Cary railway station have been blocked by the local council. Glastonbury TrainLink, a community campaign group, had proposed a regular bus service between … Read More
Former Leader Returns to North Somerset Council Cabinet in Groundbreaking AI Role Monday, May 18, 2026 northsomerset ai artificialintelligence localgovernment digitaltransformation stevebridger publicservice councilleadership dataliteracy communityengagement North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader … Read More
Stunning Park Areas Temporarily Closed for Town Centre Improvements Tuesday, September 23, 2025 grovepark westonsupermare northsomerset parkimprovements communityengagement publicsafety towncentre sustainabledesign accessibility construction Work has commenced at Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare as part of North Somerset Council’s initiative to enhance the town centre’s green space. The project aims to create a more inviting and sustainable environment for … Read More