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
North Somerset Council Leaves Social Media Platform Over Racism Concerns Wednesday, April 2, 2025 north somerset council social media racism bluesky tolerance councillor platform communication intolerance organizations North Somerset Council has made the decision to cease using X (formerly Twitter) due to concerns about the platform’s tolerance for racist content. The council’s X account, which boasted over 12,000 followers, has … Read More
Backwell Locals Support Councillor's Mental Health Sabbatical Tuesday, February 11, 2025 backwell councillor mentalhealth sabbatical community support wellbeing parishcouncil local defence The community in Backwell has come together to support their district councillor, Bridget Petty, after the parish council called on her to resign due to her taking a lengthy leave of absence to focus on her mental health. … Read More