Apprenticeships Offered to Council Recycling Workers Amid Pay Grade Changes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 apprenticeships council payreforms recycling workforce restructuring bath training payprotection employment 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 … Read More
Summer Holidays Closure of Key Somerset Levels Route Reduced After Local Feedback Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset a361 burrowbridge roadworks closure traffic infrastructure bridge diversion council 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, … Read More
Summer Closure of A361 Burrowbridge Scaled Back Following Local Feedback Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset a361 burrowbridge closures roadworks traffic somersetlevels infrastructure diversion council 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 … Read More
Neighbours Oppose 3am Takeaway Licence in City’s Student Hub Tuesday, June 16, 2026 takeaway licence noise antisocial oldfieldpark students residents late-night bath council 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 … Read More
Taunton Family Forced to Live in Tent Due to Ammonia Smell in Council Flat Tuesday, June 16, 2026 taunton council housing ammonia complaint family health repairs tenants somerset 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 … Read More
Urgent Safety Concerns Raised Over Cheddar Road Used by Schoolchildren Monday, June 15, 2026 cheddar safety road pedestrians schoolchildren somerset crossings traffic council education 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 … Read More