Drivers across Somerset can continue to enjoy free Sunday parking for now, but this welcome reprieve is only temporary. Somerset Council had planned to introduce parking charges on Sundays countywide by the end of summer. …
A proposal to reduce the number of beds at Frome Community Hospital has sparked concern among local politicians and residents. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, along with Cllr Adam Boyden, have launched a petition …
Residents of Taunton have just a few days remaining to share their ideas on what community facilities should be included in the new town centre transport hub. Somerset Council has secured £2.7 million from the Department for …
Somerset residents have just ten weeks to provide feedback on proposed changes to the county’s electoral map ahead of the local elections in 2027. The newly established Somerset Council, which currently comprises 110 elected …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled revised plans for the development of Bath’s first padel courts at Odd Down Sports Ground, following the rejection of their original proposal by the council’s own planning …
Bath’s ageing fire station, a key facility since 1938, is set to be demolished and rebuilt as part of Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) ambitious modernisation plan. The redevelopment aims to improve operational …
Somerset residents are calling for significant improvements in their local NHS services, with top priorities including increased funding for mental health support, easier access to general practitioners, and improved …
Residents and business owners in Keynsham are being actively invited to play a key role in reshaping the future of their town centre through a comprehensive regeneration consultation led by Bath and North East Somerset …
Residents and business owners of Keynsham are invited to participate in a vital consultation to help design the future of their town centre. Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a comprehensive regeneration plan …
Plans for the Studley Grange Motorsports Hub in Wiltshire have been significantly improved following strong public support, with enhancements including expanded parking, better access, and upgraded visitor amenities. Swindon …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is proposing salary reductions for several job roles, but its new “pay protection” policy aims to ensure employees do not experience an actual decrease in pay for at least three years. On …
After nearly two years of battling with the council over parking permits, Bath residents in Lambridge have achieved victory. The Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) scheme in Walcot will now allow Lambridge residents to purchase …
Residents of Bath only have one week left to express their opinions on the future of the Lower Lansdown Liveable Neighbourhood (LTN). The LTN, aimed at reducing speeding and enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists, has …
Aldi is in the process of seeking approval to open a new store in Wellington, Somerset. The proposed location, off Chelston Roundabout south of the A38, is part of a commercial development site. According to Elliott Saunders, …
The University of Bath is moving forward with plans to construct eight low carbon blocks of student accommodation at its Claverton Down campus, aiming to accommodate almost 1,000 students. The development includes building …