Vital Frome Community Hospital Faces Proposed Bed Reductions Amid Local Opposition Thursday, June 5, 2025 frome nhs healthcare hospital beds community somerset petition patientcare consultation 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 … Read More
New Taunton Transport Hub Invites Community Input on Future Facilities Thursday, June 5, 2025 taunton transport hub community council bus consultation facilities accessibility development 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 … Read More
Somerset’s Political Map Set for Major Overhaul Before 2027 Elections Tuesday, June 3, 2025 somerset electoral boundaries localgovernment lgbce councilelections wardredrawing divisions consultation politics 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 … Read More
Second Attempt to Bring Bath’s First Padel Courts Closer to Reality After Noise Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 padel bath sports noise planning consultation odddown gym community development sport 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 … Read More
Bath Fire Station to Be Demolished and Rebuilt in Major Modernisation Plan Friday, May 30, 2025 bath firestation avonfirerescue modernisation rebuild community consultation willmottdixon emergencyservices infrastructure 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 … Read More
Ten Priorities Somerset Residents Want for NHS Improvement Thursday, May 29, 2025 nhs somerset healthcare mentalhealth access gp infrastructure consultation reform community 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 … Read More