Fears Raised Over Proposed Closure of Somerset Hospital Beds Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospital beds community westmendip nhs closure scrutiny council Wells City Council has voiced serious concerns over the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with other changes at community hospitals in … Read More
Owners of Sunken Boats in Bath Face £55,000 Council Bill Friday, August 15, 2025 bath boats sunken river avon council debt recovery environment hazard Four boat owners in Bath have been formally billed a total of £55,000 by Bath & North East Somerset Council following the removal of their sunken boats from the River Avon. The council carried out the operation in May … Read More
Hopes for Safer Crossing Near Busy Glastonbury 'B&Q' Roundabout Friday, August 15, 2025 glastonbury crossing safety traffic pedestrians cycling infrastructure council campaign funding Central government funding may soon pave the way for a new, safer crossing at one of Glastonbury’s most heavily trafficked spots—the Wirral Park roundabout, commonly known as the B&Q roundabout. This crucial junction … Read More
Hundreds Rally to Save Vital Weston-super-Mare Library from Closure Wednesday, August 13, 2025 library weston-super-mare northsomerset community budgetcuts petition education publicservices council closure Hundreds of local residents have signed a growing petition urging North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare. The library is one of three in the area marked for closure as … Read More
Tributes Paid Following the Sudden Death of Glastonbury Councillor Nick Cottle Tuesday, August 12, 2025 glastonbury somerset politics council tribute nickcottle liberaldemocrats community publicservice localgovernment The community of Glastonbury and Somerset has lost a beloved figure with the sudden passing of Councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68. Known as a “positive man and colourful character,” Mr. Cottle’s dedication to … Read More
Public Toilets in Chard Reopen After 18-Month Closure with Inclusive New Facility Tuesday, August 12, 2025 chard toilets accessibility inclusion changingplaces council refurbishment disability publicfacilities somerset After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local … Read More