Somerset Council Allocates £1.4m to Rescue Struggling New Special School after Government Funding Shortfall Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset send education funding specialschool government dfe oakpartnership council deficit Somerset Council has stepped in with nearly £1.5 million in additional funding to prevent the closure of Hill View School, a newly opened special needs school catering to children with special educational needs and … Read More
Vital Somerset Service Faces Threat of Closure Amid Funding Crisis Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset ilminster internships disability funding council employment education autism community A valued local service in Ilminster, Somerset, that has transformed the lives of many young individuals with learning difficulties, including autism, is under serious threat due to funding shortages. Silver Lining, an … Read More
LTN Road Closures in Bath Reduce Dangerous Traffic in Local Neighbourhood Wednesday, June 4, 2025 bath ltns roadclosures trafficsafety lowtrafficneighbourhood council lowerlansdown pedestriansafety trafficdisplacement community A Bath resident has commended Bath and North East Somerset Council for curbing speeding vehicles in her neighbourhood through strategic road closures. As part of a liveable neighbourhood initiative—often called low traffic … Read More
Somerset Councillors Clash Over Asylum Seekers Amid Housing Crisis Debate Monday, June 2, 2025 somerset housing asylum refugees council immigration politics socialhousing controversy debate Somerset’s housing crisis sparked a fiery debate at the annual full council meeting on May 21, as councillors clashed over the role of asylum seekers in the county’s strained housing market. The Conservative group introduced … Read More
Vaping Warning Issued Over Fire Risks from Improper Disposal in Bins Friday, May 30, 2025 vaping disposal recycling fire safety somerset waste batteries environment council Somerset Council, together with its waste contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, has issued an urgent warning about the risks posed by improperly discarded vapes. As vape use continues to rise, more devices are being … Read More
Backwell Bus Lane Proposal Sparks Community Outrage and Council Review Friday, May 30, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset publictransport cycling safety council community traffic busservice sport A £2.2 million plan to introduce a 206-metre bus lane along the A370 through the North Somerset village of Backwell has ignited significant fear and anger among local residents, prompting the council to reconsider the … Read More