CQC Social Care Inspection Reveals Challenges for Somerset Council Monday, June 15, 2026 somerset cqc socialcare council inspection adultcare healthcare recruitment leadership funding A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has highlighted serious shortcomings in Somerset Council’s adult social care services, prompting calls from Conservative figures for urgent action. Despite increased funding … Read More
The Somerset Town Booming in Industry Amid a Growing Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing council community hinkleypoint economy migrants charity sustainability Alicia* bears the painful marks of sleeping rough during last month’s intense heatwave in Bridgwater. With blisters covering her body and severe sunburn, she remains on a waiting list for temporary housing, anxiously hoping … Read More
Aldi Approved for New Keynsham Supermarket Despite Traffic Concerns Thursday, June 11, 2026 aldi keynsham supermarket traffic planning jobs council congestion development retail Aldi has received planning permission to open a new supermarket in Keynsham, even as worries persist that it could severely disrupt traffic flow on the surrounding estate. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning … Read More
Aldi Approved for Keynsham Store Despite Traffic Concerns Thursday, June 11, 2026 aldi keynsham supermarket planning traffic jobs congestion council development retail Aldi has received planning permission to open a new supermarket in Keynsham, located on World’s End Lane near the recycling centre, despite concerns that the increased traffic could disrupt the entire industrial estate. The … Read More
Yeovil Town Centre Fountains Halt Operation in Heatwave Due to Safety Concerns, Council Explains Wednesday, June 10, 2026 yeovil fountains somerset heatwave waterquality regeneration council towncentre maintenance publicspace Fountains recently installed at Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre within The Triangle regeneration project have been temporarily shut down during very hot weather, Somerset Council has confirmed. The water features, unveiled … Read More
Yeovil Town Centre Fountains Halt Operation During Hot Weather, Council Explains Wednesday, June 10, 2026 yeovil fountains somerset heatwave regeneration maintenance waterquality publicspace council infrastructure The recently installed fountains at Yeovil town centre, part of a significant regeneration initiative, cease operation when temperatures exceed 25°C, Somerset Council has confirmed. Located in the amphitheatre at The … Read More