Somerset Council has seen its income from parking fines more than double over the past five years. Known as penalty charge notices (PCNs), these fines are issued to drivers for a variety of parking violations, such as …
Bath & North East Somerset Council is introducing apprenticeship opportunities for recycling workers affected by recent pay grade changes under its “Being Our Best” (BOB) restructuring programme. This initiative aims to …
Somerset Council has revised its plans for the closure of a crucial route over the Somerset Levels this summer. The A361, a vital link connecting Taunton to Somerset villages such as Street, Glastonbury, and Langport, was …
Somerset Council has announced a scaled-back summer closure of the A361 Main Road in Burrowbridge, a vital connection over the Somerset Levels. Originally planned for a full closure from late July through the summer holidays, …
A kebab shop’s request to remain open until 3am in Oldfield Park, a bustling student district with many long-term residents, has sparked strong opposition from local neighbours. Diamond Kebab & Pizza, located at the corner of …
A family in Taunton has been compelled to live in a tent outside their council flat after discovering a severe ammonia odor that made their home uninhabitable. Reece Lee, his partner Alishia-Skye Davis, and their …
A concerned Somerset resident has highlighted pressing safety issues on Wedmore Road in Cheddar, a busy route frequently used by children walking to school. Despite the 30mph speed limit, the road’s three commonly used …
A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has highlighted serious shortcomings in Somerset Council’s adult social care services, prompting calls from Conservative figures for urgent action. Despite increased funding and …
Alicia* bears the painful marks of sleeping rough during last month’s intense heatwave in Bridgwater. With blisters covering her body and severe sunburn, she remains on a waiting list for temporary housing, anxiously hoping …
Aldi has received planning permission to open a new supermarket in Keynsham, located on World’s End Lane near the recycling centre, despite concerns that the increased traffic could disrupt the entire industrial estate. The …
Aldi has received planning permission to open a new supermarket in Keynsham, even as worries persist that it could severely disrupt traffic flow on the surrounding estate. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning …
The recently installed fountains at Yeovil town centre, part of a significant regeneration initiative, cease operation when temperatures exceed 25°C, Somerset Council has confirmed. Located in the amphitheatre at The …
Fountains recently installed at Yeovil town centre’s amphitheatre within The Triangle regeneration project have been temporarily shut down during very hot weather, Somerset Council has confirmed. The water features, unveiled …
An initiative by local bus campaigners to alter a newly planned bus route to one of Somerset’s busiest railway stations has been rejected by the council. Glastonbury TrainLink had proposed a regular bus service linking …
Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside …