Somerset Council Officer Receives £1,000 Bequest from Elderly Resident, Prompting Policy Review Tuesday, January 27, 2026 somerset council gifts hospitality policy bequest ethics governance donations transparency Somerset Council is considering revising its policies on gifts and hospitality after an officer was left £1,000 in the will of an elderly resident whom the council had supported for five years. The granddaughter of the … Read More
Why Bath Council Welcomes the Clean Air Zone’s £800k Deficit Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bath cleanairzone pollution council environment fines airquality sustainability transport deficit Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), set up in 2021 to combat air pollution in the city center, is forecast to run an £800,000 loss next year. However, Bath and North East Somerset Council insists this outcome aligns perfectly with … Read More
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