Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Plans for 620 Somerset Homes Secure Second Approval Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset sheptonmallet housing development planning phosphates community infrastructure affordablehousing education Plans for a transformative development of 620 homes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, have gained local council approval for the second time. This large-scale project by C. G. Fry and Son, in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall … Read More
NHS Urges Parents to Follow Health Guidelines as School Term Begins Tuesday, January 6, 2026 nhs parents children school health covid-19 measles illness education hygiene As schools reopen across the UK this week, the NHS has issued important guidance to help parents decide if their child should attend school or stay home when feeling unwell. Through a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the … Read More
95 New Affordable Homes Proposed Near Chard Monday, January 5, 2026 affordable housing chard livewest development planning selfbuild somerset education crossman Nearly 100 new affordable homes could soon be built near Chard, pending approval of updated plans. The Crossman Group secured outline permission in March 2024 to develop 95 homes along the B3167 Perry Street, situated on the … Read More
School Leader Honoured in King's New Year Honours for Transformative Education Leadership Sunday, January 4, 2026 education knighthood cabotlearningfederation somerset awards leadership teachertraining reading collaboration socialmobility Almost 20 individuals from Somerset have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List, celebrating outstanding contributions across the region. Among them, Dr Steve Taylor, CEO of the Cabot Learning Federation … Read More
King’s New Year Honours Celebrate Somerset’s Educational Champions Sunday, January 4, 2026 education leadership somerset knighthood schools literacy teachertraining collaboration awards socialmobility Nearly 20 individuals from Somerset have been honoured in the King’s New Year Honours List, recognising their outstanding contributions across various fields. Among the distinguished recipients is Dr Steve Taylor, a school … Read More