Michael Dunk, a Green Party councillor for Frome West in Somerset, has formally resigned following his failed attempt to overturn a conviction related to a high-profile Just Stop Oil protest on the M25 motorway. His …
Michael Dunk, a Green Party councillor representing Frome West in Somerset, has formally resigned after failing to overturn his conviction related to a Just Stop Oil protest on the M25 motorway. His resignation triggers a …
Somerset’s local government and community are mourning the loss of John Coles, a respected and longstanding councillor in Glastonbury. Known for his warmth, dedication, and deep connection to his community, Mr. Coles passed …
The town of Glastonbury is mourning the loss of John Coles, a dedicated public servant whose commitment to local government and community spanned many years. Coles, who passed away on July 8, served as a councillor on Mendip …
Dr. Bharat Pankhania, former Mayor of Bath, has announced his resignation as a councillor after facing backlash for sharing a controversial social media post. The post in question, shared three months ago on X (formerly …
Dr Bharat Pankhania, the former Mayor of Bath, has announced his resignation as a councillor, three months after sharing a controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) that referred to an arson attack on ambulances operated by …
A Conservative councillor representing the Watchet and Stogursey division in rural Somerset has been granted a six-month leave of absence due to ill health. Councillor Rosemary Woods, who was elected in May 2022 and …
During a recent prolonged closure of the M5 motorway in Somerset, a local councillor openly admitted to deliberately blocking a village road with his tractor and trailer, highlighting growing frustrations over the recurring …
A Somerset councillor has openly admitted to blocking a local road using his tractor and trailer during a recent extended closure of the M5 motorway. The closure, which lasted several hours, compounded ongoing traffic issues …
Somerset’s road network has recently been likened to Joseph’s famed “coat of many colours” by Councillor Alan Bradford, reflecting the patchy nature of highway repairs across the county. As Somerset Council ramps up efforts …
Somerset’s roads have drawn a colourful comparison to Joseph’s legendary “coat of many colours,” thanks to a remark from Conservative Councillor Alan Bradford. At a recent public meeting, Bradford, representing North …
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 …
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 …
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 misleadingly, …
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 …