Major Investigation into Bridgwater Building Firm’s £15m Collapse to Continue into 2026 Saturday, September 13, 2025 investigation liquidation pension debts bridgwater construction creditors financial legal collapse A comprehensive investigation into the downfall of Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, a Bridgwater-based building firm burdened with more than £15 million in debts, is expected to extend well into 2026. The company, which operated … Read More
Extensive Investigation Continues into Bridgwater Building Firm’s £15m Collapse Saturday, September 13, 2025 liquidation investigation pension insolvency creditors construction bridgwater pollard financial legal A thorough investigation into the collapse of Bridgwater-based construction company Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, with debts exceeding £15 million, is set to continue well into 2026. This follows the discovery of a nearly £5 … Read More
Somerset Council Sells £90m in Assets and Plans £35m More Amid Financial Crisis Tuesday, July 15, 2025 somerset council assets investment financial socialcare property sales vacancy tenants Somerset Council sold over £90 million worth of assets last financial year and plans to generate an additional £35 million through further sales by March 2026. The council has been grappling with a financial emergency since … Read More
New Law to Reduce School Uniform Costs Tuesday, April 29, 2025 school uniform legislation cost children education parents financial bill branded A new legislation is set to be debated in Parliament this week, seeking to alleviate the financial strain on parents when it comes to purchasing school uniforms for their children. The proposal aims to address the escalating … Read More
The Crusty Cob Bakery Fights to Avoid Closure Thursday, April 17, 2025 bakery closure liquidation financial somerset devon azets ownership jobs business The Crusty Cob, a beloved family-run bakery established in 1969 with more than 100 employees, is facing the threat of permanent closure. The company, known for its nine local shops across the South West, has been forced into … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More