Eight-Bedroom HMO Near Bridgwater Bus Station Narrowly Gets Approval Wednesday, March 25, 2026 hmo bridgwater planning development parking residential council neighborhood overdevelopment approval Plans to convert a six-bedroom property at 11 Church Street, near Bridgwater bus station, into an eight-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) have been narrowly approved by Somerset Council. Brown Management Services Ltd … Read More
150 New Homes Approved Near Somerset’s £4bn Gigafactory Amid Traffic Concerns Wednesday, March 25, 2026 somerset housing gigafactory development traffic planning council woolavington affordablehousing infrastructure Somerset is set to welcome up to 150 new homes near the £4 billion Agratas gigafactory after local councillors approved outline plans, sparking mixed reactions among residents. The gigafactory, located within the Gravity … Read More
Warning: Foster Carers May Leave Amid Controversial Council Plans Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostering socialwork council restructure support protest unison redundancy familiesfirst bath Controversial proposals to reduce staff within social work teams in Bath and North East Somerset are raising fears that foster carers may abandon their vital roles. At a recent full council meeting on March 19, two foster … Read More
In Pictures: Social Workers Strike and Disrupt Second Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 socialworkers strike protest council disruption demonstration advocacy labor workers meeting Social workers, expressing their frustration yet unwavering resolve, staged a strike that disrupted the council’s second meeting. Their vocal demonstrations outside the venue were so intense that councillors had to … Read More
In Pictures: 'Angry but Determined' Social Workers Strike and Disrupt Second Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 socialworkers strike protest council activism workconditions laborrights demand government community Social workers, frustrated and resolute, staged a powerful strike that interrupted a second consecutive council meeting. Their demonstration, marked by chants and passionate signs, echoed their demands for better working … Read More
Somerset Council’s Agency Staff Costs Soar to £40 Million Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency staff spending transformation recruitment jobcuts localgovernment tax Since its inception in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking substantial criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a sweeping cost-cutting transformation programme. The council’s … Read More