Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which are currently free for local residents. These cards provide free entry to key attractions such as the Roman Baths, …
Tibolone is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) commonly prescribed to relieve menopausal symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis. While many postmenopausal women can safely use tibolone, the NHS warns that certain individuals …
Tibolone, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is widely used to alleviate menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. While it benefits many women during menopause, the NHS emphasizes that certain groups must speak with a …
Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an alarming £73 million budget gap threatening its sustainability, according to councillors and external auditors. Despite recent budget proposals that include …
North Somerset faces the possibility of being governed by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) mayor it did not vote for, as the council moves towards joining WECA. Although North Somerset initially declined to join …
North Somerset could soon become part of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and find itself governed by a mayor its residents did not vote for. Although the council initially declined to join WECA when it was …
North Somerset residents could find themselves governed by a West of England Mayor they did not vote for if their council joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) before the next mayoral election in 2029. When WECA …
Somerset Council has decided not to provide any further input on the county’s future electoral boundaries, describing the ongoing government consultation process as “laborious, brutal and challenging.” The Local Government …
Somerset Council has decided not to provide any further input on the ongoing review of the county’s local election boundaries. Describing the government-led consultation process as “laborious, brutal and challenging,” council …
North Somerset Council is contemplating cuts to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save £500,000, a move that local officials warn could drive more residents into deeper poverty. The council is grappling with …
A North Somerset Council cabinet member has raised urgent concerns that proposed cuts to the council tax reduction scheme may push vulnerable residents into deeper poverty. Facing an unprecedented financial crisis, the …
Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no immediate plans to close the household waste recycling centre in Cheddar, nearly two years after initial proposals suggested a possible closure. In January 2024, the council …
North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting council tax support for the area’s poorest residents—a year after shelving a similar proposal amid strong criticism that it was “so discriminatory” it might be illegal. …
North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting the council tax discounts given to its lowest-income residents, a move that could impact approximately 6,400 working-age households. This follows last year’s abandoned …
Lidl is planning to open a new, state-of-the-art supermarket in Midsomer Norton, with proposals recently submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council. The new store would be located off Radstock Road, replacing the …