Somerset Café and Shop Appeal for Support to Save SEND Internship Programme Thursday, June 12, 2025 silverlinings send somerset ilminster internship funding council socialenterprise education disability A valued social enterprise in Ilminster, Somerset, is seeking urgent support as it faces financial challenges that threaten its future. Silver Linings, an internship programme led by Evelyn Ashford, runs the Gamesmaster café … Read More
Council Urged to Keep Newton House Respite Care Open Until October 2026 Thursday, June 12, 2025 newtonhouse bath council respite care dimensions closure tender families vulnerable Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing urgent calls to keep Newton House, the area’s sole respite care home for young people with severe care needs, open until October 2026. This appeal comes as the current plan sets … Read More
Demand for Clear End Date as Disruptive Bridgwater Roadworks Continue Monday, June 9, 2025 bridgwater roadworks council celebrationmile infrastructure delays businesses construction transport economy Bridgwater’s ambitious £9 million Celebration Mile project, aimed at creating a safer, car-free route linking Northgate Docks to the town’s railway station, is facing significant delays. The roadworks, which began on Eastover … Read More
Lease Plan for Frome Town AFC Home Rejected Amid Community Concerns, But Opportunity Remains Saturday, June 7, 2025 frome football lease community council badgershill ownership investment proposal stakeholders sport Frome Town Council has declined a proposal to lease the Badgers Hill ground, home of Frome Town AFC, to a private investor with an option to purchase. However, the council emphasized that the door remains open for future … Read More
New Taunton Transport Hub Invites Community Input on Future Facilities Thursday, June 5, 2025 taunton transport hub community council bus consultation facilities accessibility development Residents of Taunton have just a few days remaining to share their ideas on what community facilities should be included in the new town centre transport hub. Somerset Council has secured £2.7 million from the Department for … Read More
Somerset Council Allocates £1.4m to Rescue Struggling New Special School after Government Funding Shortfall Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset send education funding specialschool government dfe oakpartnership council deficit Somerset Council has stepped in with nearly £1.5 million in additional funding to prevent the closure of Hill View School, a newly opened special needs school catering to children with special educational needs and … Read More