Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government to ‘Step Up’ Following Keir Starmer’s Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset keirstarmer localgovernment publicservices send regeneration devolution bridgwater leadership Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council, Councillor Leigh Redman, has called on the government to “step up” and prioritize funding for vital local … Read More
Why Somerset Council Cannot Introduce a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation hospitality economy devolution Conservative councillors in Somerset have recently faced criticism for allegedly misleading residents about a proposed “holiday tax” targeting local businesses. This notion stems from ongoing government consultations … Read More
Why Somerset Council Cannot Implement a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy hospitality Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of misleading residents over a proposed “holiday tax” on local tourism businesses—a claim that doesn’t align with the council’s actual powers. The UK … Read More
Why Somerset Council Can't Impose a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy politics Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has … Read More
'Missing Piece of the Jigsaw' Moves Closer as Public Backs North Somerset Joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 weca northsomerset devolution consultation localgovernment funding collaboration governance mayor investment A recent public consultation shows that the majority of respondents support North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 people who took part in the eight-week survey, 56.7% backed the … Read More
'Missing piece of jigsaw' moves closer as public backs North Somerset joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution consultation localgovernment funding combinedauthority regionalpolitics democracy investment A recent public consultation reveals strong support for North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 respondents over an eight-week period, 56.7% favored the council becoming part of the … Read More