A cheeky prankster has taken their mischief to an international level, swapping local town signs in Somerset with those from far-off cities in France and Spain. Residents of Midsomer Norton have been left puzzled after …
Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years to address numerous visible issues affecting the county’s road network. Approved by the executive committee on April 1, the refreshed …
Calls for urgent safety improvements on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road in Somerset have intensified following a multi-vehicle crash on the A361 junction just outside Frome. Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat Member of …
Somerset Council faces renewed pressure to improve safety following another serious collision at a notorious accident hotspot on the A361 junction outside Frome. Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved plans for 926 new student flats at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down campus, addressing the growing need for on-campus housing. University officials highlighted that the …
Somerset Council has granted retrospective planning permission for the expansion of The Stables travellers’ site located at the junction of Isle Abbotts Road and Stowey Lane in Fivehead. The decision allows the site to …
Bath & North East Somerset Council is launching a major £5 million road improvement programme aimed at enhancing highway conditions throughout the region. This initiative includes nearly £1 million dedicated to resurfacing …
A £5 million investment in road improvements across Bath & North East Somerset is set to begin, focusing on enhancing the condition and safety of local highways. This extensive programme includes resurfacing of footways with …
Somerset Council is yet again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest chosen candidate withdrew for personal reasons. This marks another hurdle for the authority, which is legally required to …
Somerset Council is once again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest candidate, Rachael Sanders, withdrew from the position citing personal reasons. The CFO role—also known as finance …
Somerset taxpayers are now facing a potentially substantial financial burden after Somerset Council lost an appeal concerning a proposed care home near the M5 motorway. The site in question is the grade II listed Woodlands …
Somerset taxpayers may be footing a costly bill after Somerset Council lost an appeal concerning the development of a care home near the M5 motorway. The disputed site centers on Woodlands Castle, a Grade II listed …
The cost of reopening the Somerset railway line connecting Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government ministers recently approved an additional £14.69 million for the project, reflecting the ongoing …
The University of Bath has unveiled ambitious plans to develop nearly 1,000 student flats at its Claverton Down campus, marking a significant expansion in student housing and potentially introducing Bath’s first padel courts. …
Somerset Council has begun legal proceedings against Higdon Homes Ltd., a Taunton-based developer, for failing to pay nearly £35,000 owed in financial contributions reserved for local services. Higdon Homes secured outline …