Weston-super-Mare Withdraws 'Council of Sanctuary' Proposal Amid Local Controversy Wednesday, September 24, 2025 weston sanctuary refugees asylum protest council immigration politics liberals community Weston-super-Mare has officially withdrawn its bid to become a “council of sanctuary,” a status meant to support refugees and asylum seekers through community initiatives. Originally approved in March, the proposal faced … Read More
Bath Rugby Stadium Plans Advance Amid Government Review Wednesday, September 24, 2025 bathrugby stadium planning council government recreationground construction community opposition inquiry sport Last week, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to support Bath Rugby’s proposal to build a permanent 18,000-seat stadium on the city’s Recreation Ground, replacing the current temporary stands. … Read More
Council Urged to Rescue Half-Finished Minehead Homes Amid Developer Collapse Wednesday, September 24, 2025 housing affordable minehead somerset council development socialhousing exmoorgate crisis property Half-finished homes on the Exmoor Gate housing estate in Minehead present a unique opportunity for Somerset Council to support local housing needs, according to a local councillor. The Exmoor Gate development, located on the … Read More
Full List of Candidates Set to Contest Bath Council Byelection Tuesday, September 23, 2025 byelection bath council libdem election candidates health resignation conservative independent A competitive field of seven candidates is set to vie for the Widcombe and Lyncombe ward seat in the upcoming Bath and North East Somerset Council byelection on October 9. The election follows the resignation of Liberal … Read More
Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More
Ghost of Avon haunts with fears over 'Greater Bristol' region Monday, September 22, 2025 avon northsomerset weca devolution bristol council governance mayoral consultation localgovernment North Somerset Council has initiated a year-long formal process to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), reigniting fears about a return to the much-maligned County of Avon. At the contentious council meeting on … Read More