Somerset Council Refuses Further Input on Controversial Local Election Boundary Review Wednesday, December 10, 2025 somerset council boundaries elections consultation lgbce governance localgovernment housing democracy Somerset Council has decided not to provide any further input on the ongoing review of the county’s local election boundaries. Describing the government-led consultation process as “laborious, brutal and challenging,” council … Read More
Council Seeks to Avoid Further Frustration Over Somerset Local Election Boundaries Wednesday, December 10, 2025 somerset council boundaries lgbce elections consultation localgovernment electoralmap councillors housingdevelopments Somerset Council has decided not to provide any further input on the county’s future electoral boundaries, describing the ongoing government consultation process as “laborious, brutal and challenging.” The … Read More
Jailed Councillor May Retain Seat as Appeal Process Begins Wednesday, December 10, 2025 councillor imprisonment appeal somerset fromewest juststopoil greenparty sentencing council protest Michael Dunk, a Somerset councillor representing Frome West, may not be required to step down immediately after his recent imprisonment, as preparations for an appeal are underway. Dunk, a Green Party member affectionately … Read More
Bath's Christmas Bin Collection Schedule Announced Wednesday, December 10, 2025 bath recycling bincollection christmas wastemanagement sustainability greenwaste council holidayschedule reuse Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced changes to bin collection dates over the Christmas and New Year period. Residents should expect disruptions to the usual schedule between December 25 and Saturday, January … Read More
Bath Christmas Bin Collection Dates Announced Wednesday, December 10, 2025 bath recycling christmas waste collection council gardenwaste christmastree schedules holiday Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced updated bin collection schedules for the Christmas and New Year period. Regular services will be disrupted between Christmas Day and Saturday, January 10. Councillor Mark … Read More
Farmer Faces Potential Culling of Reindeer Following Council’s “Dangerous Wild Animals” Ruling Tuesday, December 9, 2025 reindeer farmer somerset zoo licence animals council christmas wildlife business A Somerset farmer may be forced to euthanise her beloved reindeer herd after the local council classified them as “dangerous wild animals,” requiring a costly zoo licence to continue her business. Sarah Sutton, 51, has cared … Read More