Somerset Councillor Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset councillor leave huntspill conservative agriculture communities health localgovernance environment Somerset County Council has approved a six-month leave of absence for Councillor Suria Aujla, who represents the Huntspill division as one of its two Conservative councillors. Ms Aujla, who was elected in May 2022, also … Read More
Council Concealed Radioactive Contamination in Melksham for Six Months Friday, June 27, 2025 wiltshire contamination radioactivity melksham council raf bowerhill environment councillor cleanup Wiltshire Council has disclosed that it knew about radioactive contamination at the former RAF Bowerhill base in Melksham six months before making the information public. The contamination was first publicly revealed on June … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Closure Sparks Deep Concern Over Future of Services Thursday, June 19, 2025 yeovil maternity closure southsomerset healthcare nhs councillor paediatrics scbu protest The temporary closure of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital has left expectant mothers across South Somerset in a state of uncertainty. Local residents and officials fear this pause could lead to a permanent shutdown, … Read More
Somerset Sunday Parking Charges Delayed Until Autumn Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset parking charges delay council consultation councillor drivers sunday transport Drivers across Somerset can continue to enjoy free Sunday parking for now, but this welcome reprieve is only temporary. Somerset Council had planned to introduce parking charges on Sundays countywide by the end of summer. … Read More
Somerset Villages Face Decline Without More Jobs for Young People Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset villages employment youth economy councillor ai university rural gentrification Villages throughout Somerset are at risk of decline unless urgent action is taken to create local employment opportunities for young people, warns Liberal Democrat councillor Matt Martin. Somerset Council’s recently published … Read More
Councillor's MoD Role Raises Questions About Conflict of Interest Wednesday, April 30, 2025 councillor conflict interest pension fund investment arms industry mod decision The revelation that a councillor who played a significant role in rejecting a proposal for the Avon Pension Fund to divest from the arms industry is also employed by the Ministry of Defence has sparked controversy. Chris … Read More