Somerset Tories and Lib Dems Clash Over Council’s 'One-Star' Financial Rating Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset finance council cipfa conservatives liberaldemocrats budget governance audit localelections Somerset’s two main political parties are embroiled in a fierce dispute following a scathing independent report on the financial management of Somerset Council. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy … Read More
CQC Social Care Inspection Sounds Wake-Up Call for Somerset Council Monday, June 15, 2026 somerset socialcare cqc inspection liberaldemocrats conservatives adultservices assessment funding leadership Somerset Council’s adult social care services have been rated as requiring improvement following a detailed inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Conservative officials have described the findings as a “wake-up … Read More
Reform UK Strengthens Somerset Presence as Senior Conservative Councillor Defects Wednesday, January 14, 2026 reformuk somerset councillor defection conservatives localgovernment politics johncookwoodman somersetcouncil transport In a significant political shift, senior Conservative councillor John Cook-Woodman has joined Reform UK, increasing the party’s representation on Somerset Council to three members. Cook-Woodman has been a dedicated … Read More
North Somerset By-Election: Full List of Candidates Following Councillor Resignation Tuesday, October 28, 2025 northsomerset byelection longashton councillors greens conservatives labour liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment A by-election in Long Ashton is set for Thursday, November 13, following the resignation of Green councillor Stuart McQuillan. Five major parties—Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK—are all … Read More
Liberal Democrats Secure Dual Victories in Somerset Council By-Elections Friday, October 24, 2025 liberaldemocrats somerset byelection dunster glastonbury localgovernment council politics electionresults conservatives The Liberal Democrats celebrated a significant success in Somerset Council’s recent by-elections, winning both contested seats last night. In Glastonbury, the Lib Dems successfully defended their seat, with Ewan Cameron … Read More
Golden Economic Rule and Tax Cuts Announced During Somerset Visit Thursday, October 16, 2025 economy taxcuts housing conservatives savings smallbusiness welfare nationalinsurance infrastructure deficit In a significant visit to the Somerset village of Cannington, shadow chancellor Mel Stride MP engaged with local businesses and residents, addressing pressing economic concerns and unveiling key Conservative policies focused … Read More