Somerset Green Party Councillor Jailed for Role in Just Stop Oil M25 Protests Tuesday, December 9, 2025 somerset greenparty protest m25 juststopoil climateaction councillor sentencing publicsafety campaign Michael Dunk, a serving Somerset Green Party councillor, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for his involvement in the 2022 Just Stop Oil protests on the M25 motorway. Elected in May 2022 to represent Frome West, Dunk … Read More
Somerset Green Party Councillor Imprisoned for Role in Just Stop Oil M25 Protests Tuesday, December 9, 2025 somerset greenparty michaeldunk juststopoil protests m25 climatechange prison publicnuisance councillor Somerset Green Party councillor Michael “Mick” Dunk has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the Just Stop Oil protests on the M25 motorway in November 2022. Dunk, elected in May 2022 to represent the … Read More
Arts Centre’s Alcohol Licence Hearing Postponed Again Due to Councillor Absence Thursday, December 4, 2025 licensing artscentre alcohollicence councillor postponement somerset newcross disability volunteer council The New Cross Arts Centre in Somerset faces another delay in obtaining its alcohol licence after a councillor failed to attend a scheduled public hearing—marking the second cancellation within a week. Located on the edge of … Read More
KFC’s Plan for 5am Service in Bridgwater Delayed Due to Councillor No-Show Thursday, November 27, 2025 kfc bridgwater licensing somerset dunball councillor postponed drivethru noise parishcouncil KFC’s attempt to extend its operating hours until 5am in Bridgwater has been postponed following a councillor’s failure to attend the scheduled licensing hearing. The fast-food chain sought permission to modify the licence … Read More
Zack Polanski’s Seven-Word Reaction as Greens Secure Big Win in North Somerset Byelection Monday, November 17, 2025 green northsomerset byelection council mikedunn zackpolanski longashton election politics councillor The Green Party has achieved a decisive victory in the North Somerset Council byelection, securing more than 55% of the vote. Green candidate Mike Dunn was elected councillor for Long Ashton on Thursday, November 14, with a … Read More
Somerset Town’s Ambitious Merger Proposal Sparks Controversy Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset castlecary ansford merger governance councillor petition parishcouncil localgovernment controversy Castle Cary, a fast-growing Somerset town, is proposing to merge with its neighbouring parish, Ansford, a move that has ignited local tension and suspicions of a power grab. Over the past decade, significant housing … Read More