24-Hour Gym Approved to Replace Bridgwater Poundland Store Amid Debate Friday, May 15, 2026 bridgwater poundland gym planning retailpark somerset fitness council antisocialbehavior employment Plans to convert the Bridgwater Poundland store into a 24-hour gym have been approved by Somerset Council, despite objections from Bridgwater Town Council regarding the necessity and potential impact of the development. … Read More
Somerset’s Special Needs Children Hit by Severe Delays in EHCP Assessments Friday, May 15, 2026 somerset send ehcp education backlog assessments specialneeds transition council schools Special needs children in Somerset are facing significant challenges due to a substantial backlog in Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments as they transition from primary to secondary education. This phase … Read More
Somerset Special Needs Children Struggle Amid ‘Dreadful Backlog’ in EHCP Assessments Friday, May 15, 2026 somerset ehcp specialneeds education send backlog council assessments transition children Children with special needs in Somerset are facing significant challenges as they transition from primary to secondary education due to a “dreadful backlog” in council assessments. Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), … Read More
Social Workers in Bath and North East Somerset Announce Three-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute Friday, May 15, 2026 socialworkers strike paydispute bath unison council childrensservices industrialaction restructurings management Social workers in Bath and North East Somerset are preparing to strike for three consecutive days next week in response to ongoing pay disputes. Team managers and deputy team managers within the council’s children’s services … Read More
No Glastonbury Town Deal Funds Went Directly to Fusion Lifestyle Before Administration Thursday, May 14, 2026 glastonbury fusion leisure council funding administration towndeal somerset refurbishment sports sport Somerset Council has confirmed that no central government funding from the Glastonbury town deal was paid directly to Fusion Lifestyle before the charity entered administration. Fusion Lifestyle, which operated five leisure … Read More
New Safety Measures Proposed After Crash Near Taunton Primary School Thursday, May 14, 2026 taunton safety schools traffic somerset council cycling barriers speed community Following a vehicle crash near Nerrols Primary School in Taunton during the Easter break, calls have intensified for enhanced safety measures to protect pupils, staff, and local residents. Located on Nerrols Drive in the … Read More