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Glastonbury Festival Traffic Prompts Earlier Bin Collections in Somerset Monday, June 23, 2025 glastonbury somerset recycling wastecollection traffic festival bincollections mendip a361 council In anticipation of heavy traffic caused by the upcoming Glastonbury Festival, Somerset Council has announced that recycling and rubbish collections will start at 6am in the eastern region of Somerset. This adjustment aims to … Read More
Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More
'Lifeline' Respite Care Service to Remain Open Until September 2026 Friday, June 20, 2025 respite care newtonhouse council dimensions bath disability families support carers Newton House, the only respite care home in Bath and North East Somerset catering to individuals with the most severe care needs, will remain open until at least September 2026. The council has committed to ensuring that … Read More
Rugby Club Secures Approval for Indoor Training Facility Despite Local Concerns Friday, June 20, 2025 rugby training facility planning community winsley development sports infrastructure council sport Bradford-on-Avon Rugby Club has received planning permission to construct an indoor training facility at its Winsley grounds, overcoming local opposition over the building’s size and appearance. Some residents raised … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy by April 2026 Without SEND Funding Overhaul Thursday, June 19, 2025 somerset send education funding council deficit bankruptcy government socialcare reform Somerset Council is on the brink of declaring effective bankruptcy by April 2026 unless the government reforms the funding system for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The demand for specialist education for … Read More