Bridgwater MP Demands Parliamentary Debate Over Town’s Traffic Gridlock Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bridgwater traffic gridlock roundabout infrastructure somerset parliament congestion transport council Bridgwater’s road congestion has reached a tipping point, prompting the town’s MP to call for a parliamentary debate on the escalating traffic crisis. At the heart of the issue is the Cross Rifles roundabout, a critical … Read More
Zack Polanski’s Seven-Word Reaction as Greens Secure Big Win in North Somerset Byelection Monday, November 17, 2025 green northsomerset byelection council mikedunn zackpolanski longashton election politics councillor The Green Party has achieved a decisive victory in the North Somerset Council byelection, securing more than 55% of the vote. Green candidate Mike Dunn was elected councillor for Long Ashton on Thursday, November 14, with a … Read More
Somerset Council Staff Defend Pay Review Amid Transformation Efforts Monday, November 17, 2025 somerset council payreview transformation workforce recruitment retention finance localgovernment equalpay Somerset Council staff have firmly rejected accusations of exploiting the ongoing pay review, as a Conservative councillor clarified that they do not have their “trotters in the trough.” This statement comes amid … Read More
Last-Minute Effort to Save North Somerset Libraries Gains Momentum Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural council community funding closure parish services savings A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and … Read More
Last-Minute Effort Launched to Prevent Library Closures in North Somerset Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural closures community council winscombe funding petition services In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that … Read More
Why Your New North Somerset Recycling Red Bags Are 'Literally Falling Apart at the Seams' Saturday, November 15, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council supplier plastic metal waste deterioration environment Residents of North Somerset have reported that their new red recycling bags are losing their color and literally falling apart, prompting concern from the local council. North Somerset Council is actively engaging with its … Read More