North Somerset’s Second Youngest Councillor Takes Helm as Conservative Opposition Leader Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset councillor conservative leadership council politics opposition localgovernment tropicana michaelpryke Michael Pryke, one of the youngest councillors in North Somerset, has been appointed leader of the Conservative opposition group, marking a new chapter in local politics. At just 26 years old and representing Cleveland … Read More
Somerset Councillor Jo Roundell Greene Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Tuesday, May 12, 2026 somerset councillor leave libdem southpetherton education localgovernment community specialneeds politics Jo Roundell Greene, a serving Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate, has been granted a six-month leave of absence. Since May 2022, she has represented the South Petherton and Islemoor division as one of two … Read More
Understanding ‘Affordable Housing’: What the Term Really Means Sunday, April 26, 2026 affordable housing development somerset planning council infrastructure socialhousing viability councillor The term “affordable housing” is frequently used by housing developers and local councillors, but what does it truly mean? Just like how certain titles or phrases can sometimes be used sarcastically or … Read More
Six Candidates Vie to Replace Late Wells Mayor in By-Election Thursday, April 16, 2026 by-election mendiphills wells somerset localgovernment councillor candidates politics liberaldemocrats greenparty A by-election has been scheduled for May 7 to fill the vacant Mendip Hills council seat following the untimely death of Tony Robbins, a respected former mayor of Wells and dedicated councillor. Mr. Robbins, elected in May … Read More
Reform UK Welcomes Second Councillor on North Somerset Council Tuesday, April 7, 2026 reformuk northsomerset councillor andycole localpolitics elections conservative liberaldemocrat byelection council Reform UK has strengthened its presence on North Somerset Council with the addition of Andy Cole, the independent councillor for Nailsea Golden Valley. Cole, a longstanding local politician since 1995, announced his decision … Read More
Bath Councillor Criticizes Bath Half Date After Enduring Two-Hour Traffic Chaos Friday, March 27, 2026 bathhalf bath traffic mother’sday councillor marathon eventplanning roadclosures localgovernment communityimpact sport A local councillor has questioned the scheduling of the Bath Half Marathon on “such a significant day in the calendar” after he faced a frustrating two-hour traffic ordeal trying to navigate through the city. On March 15, … Read More