Somerset Council Faces Severe Financial Crisis with Mounting Deficits Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset council finances budget deficit emergency transformation procurement ai sustainability Somerset Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, described starkly by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a … Read More
Somerset Council to Purchase New Homes for Emergency Accommodation Without Evicting Residents Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing council accommodation emergency hra section106 socialhousing temporaryhousing homelessness Somerset Council has reassured residents that no one will be forced out of their homes to make way for emergency accommodation for families in need. The council is actively addressing a pressing housing shortage, with over … Read More
Plaque to Commemorate Highbridge’s Maritime Radio Heritage Stalled by Land Ownership Dispute Sunday, October 5, 2025 highbridge portishead maritime radio memorial heritage somerset council land plaque Highbridge, renowned for its role as the receiving station for the world’s largest maritime radio station, Portishead Radio Station, remains without a plaque commemorating this significant heritage due to unresolved land … Read More
Time-Traveling Detectives Racing to Protect Our Public Rights of Way Saturday, October 4, 2025 rights footpaths bridleways definitivemap wiltshire council heritage legislation history publicaccess Armed with magnifying glasses and a passion for preservation, Wiltshire Council’s rights of way team delves into centuries of history to safeguard public access routes cherished by communities across England and Wales. These … Read More
Council to Recover Repair Costs Following Major A37 Oil Spill Closure Thursday, October 2, 2025 a37 oilspill highways resurfacing bath chelwood transport emergency repairs council Bath and North East Somerset Council announced plans to recoup expenses incurred from urgent repair works following a significant fuel oil spill that led to the closure of the A37 for several days. On 25 September, an oil … Read More
Council to Recover Costs Following Major Oil Spill Closure on A37 Thursday, October 2, 2025 oilspill a37 roadclosure bath repairs resurfacing highways council emergency transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced its intention to recover the expenses incurred from urgent repair works after a substantial fuel oil spill resulted in the closure of the A37 for multiple days. On 25 … Read More