A £1 million initiative to stabilise the cliffs along Minehead’s North Hill has been postponed due to staffing shortages and governance issues within Somerset Council. North Hill, spanning almost five miles toward Porlock and …
Benefit fraud in Somerset has surged, partly due to Somerset Council’s failure to upgrade its outdated benefits processing systems. Established in April 2023, the council inherited legacy systems from its four predecessor …
A once “minging” office block in central Taunton is set for transformation into 111 new flats designed specifically for NHS staff, following approval by the local planning committee. Somerset Council sold the C Block of …
Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare, once slated for closure due to costly repairs, may now have a future thanks to a new initiative backed by local town councillors. Earlier this year, North Somerset Council announced plans …
North Somerset Council faces legal scrutiny after an administrative error in its parking charge consultation led to a High Court challenge. The council introduced new parking fees across three Clevedon town centre car parks …
An administrative mistake by North Somerset Council regarding public consultation on new parking fees has led to a High Court challenge calling for the charges to be overturned. On June 1, the council introduced parking …
Efforts are now underway to replace thousands of faulty red recycling bags distributed to households last year. Starting on Monday, June 22, a dedicated truck has been following recycling crews across the district, swapping …
North Somerset Council has begun replacing the defective red recycling bags issued to households since last year. Following the discovery that many bags had faded and deteriorated prematurely, work started on June 22 to swap …
Campaigners aiming to save Worle Library will learn on Monday whether a new plan to keep the library open will move forward. Worle Library was slated for closure by North Somerset Council due to a 20% reduction in library …
Campaigners rallying to save Worle Library will learn this Monday whether a new plan to keep the library open will move forward. Worle Library was slated for closure by North Somerset Council following a 20% budget cut to …
Somerset councillors have postponed a decision on the contentious proposal to build 150 homes in Horton, a small village near the A303. The plan, brought forward by Gleeson Land in June 2025, aims to develop land on Broadway …
A three-day High Court hearing has been scheduled to decide the future of the Greenacres travellers' site in North Curry, Somerset. Located on Oxen Lane near Taunton, the site has faced numerous legal challenges over the past …
North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage £23 million in budget cuts projected over the next four years. In response to growing financial pressures from rising social care …
A house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, near Bridgwater town centre, has received planning permission to expand. Operated by Edward James under an agreement with Hinkley Homes, the current 6-bedroom HMO is …
A six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, close to Bridgwater town centre, has been given the green light for expansion by Somerset Council. The application, submitted by Edward James in partnership …