Rebuild of Taunton Special Needs School Underway After RAAC Discovery Thursday, August 7, 2025 selworthy send raac education somerset rebuild specialneeds safety expansion council Work has commenced to rebuild and expand Selworthy School, a special needs school in Taunton, almost three years after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found within its Oakhill campus. Selworthy School … Read More
Pigeon Delays Opening of Zebra Crossing by Over a Month Wednesday, August 6, 2025 pigeon zebra crossing bath council wildlife transport safety nesting protection Bath and North East Somerset Council has officially opened a zebra crossing on Monksdale Road, Moorlands, more than a month after construction was completed due to an unexpected resident—a nesting pigeon. The crossing was … Read More
Somerset Council ‘Betting the House’ on Transformation to Avert Financial Crisis Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset council transformation bankruptcy budget austerity localgovernment restructuring publicservices governance Somerset Council is taking a high-stakes gamble on the next phase of its transformation programme to prevent an effective bankruptcy. Established in April 2023, the newly formed council inherited legacy systems and staff from … Read More
Parents Outraged as Council Closes Playground for Entire Summer Holiday Tuesday, August 5, 2025 playground closure summer safety council bath children parents upgrade parks In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last … Read More
Glastonbury Campaigners Warn Child Deaths Rise Without Urgent Speed Action Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speeding safety children 20mph environment council signage pedestrian emissions In Glastonbury, drivers frequently ignore the town’s 20mph speed limits, prompting Glastonbury Speedwatch to call on the town council for swift action. At July’s council meeting, Christine Prior, speaking on behalf of the … Read More
Plans for 300 New Homes on Farmland Near Melksham Set for Planning Approval Monday, August 4, 2025 housing development melksham planning council farmland affordable community opposition Plans to build up to 300 new homes on farmland at the eastern edge of Melksham are scheduled for consideration by Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee this week. At an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, August 5, … Read More