Lifeline for South Somerset Carnival Clubs as New Construction Sheds Get Approval Tuesday, January 27, 2026 southsomerset carnival storage construction planning community culture council heritage somerset The future of South Somerset’s carnival scene is set to improve with the approval of plans for a new facility dedicated to constructing and storing carnival carts. This development offers a much-needed solution to the … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Over £5.8m in LED Streetlight Upgrade to Cut Energy Costs Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset led streetlights energy savings infrastructure council budget maintenance efficiency Somerset Council has announced a £5.8 million investment to convert its remaining street lighting and illuminated assets to LED technology, targeting substantial energy savings and improved maintenance efficiency. Currently … Read More
Somerset Council Invests Over £5.8 Million to Upgrade Street Lights to Energy-Saving LEDs Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset council led lighting energysavings infrastructure budget streetlights efficiency upgrades Somerset Council is making a substantial investment of more than £5.8 million to convert its existing street lights to energy-efficient LED technology. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the council’s annual energy … Read More
'Parent power' and the year-long fight to save Newton House Sunday, January 25, 2026 respite care newtonhouse specialneeds parents advocacy council bath disability support “In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital … Read More
Nearly 100 New Homes Proposed in Ilminster’s Major Housing Development Saturday, January 24, 2026 ilminster housing development persimmon somerset council affordable planning cycle lifestyle A major new housing development in Ilminster could see nearly 100 new homes built in its initial phase, marking the first step toward delivering up to 360 homes in total. Persimmon Homes South West has obtained outline … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Through 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction drug alcohol funding publichealth council turningpoint youth ketamine Thousands of Somerset residents will continue to receive crucial support for drug and alcohol addiction following a recent commitment to extend funding for front-line services until 2029. Somerset Council funds the Somerset … Read More