Somerset Council to Expand Special Needs Provision at Four Schools Tuesday, June 16, 2026 send somerset education ehcp specialist schools expansion consultation inclusion funding Somerset Council is set to enhance special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at four schools in the county, aiming to better support children with EHCPs (education, health and care plans). Currently, … Read More
CQC Social Care Inspection Sounds Wake-Up Call for Somerset Council Monday, June 15, 2026 somerset socialcare cqc inspection liberaldemocrats conservatives adultservices assessment funding leadership Somerset Council’s adult social care services have been rated as requiring improvement following a detailed inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Conservative officials have described the findings as a “wake-up … Read More
CQC Social Care Inspection Reveals Challenges for Somerset Council Monday, June 15, 2026 somerset cqc socialcare council inspection adultcare healthcare recruitment leadership funding A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has highlighted serious shortcomings in Somerset Council’s adult social care services, prompting calls from Conservative figures for urgent action. Despite increased funding … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased Funding to Support Rural Pharmacies Thursday, June 11, 2026 pharmacies somerset ruralhealth nhs funding healthcare community government workforce access Somerset’s MPs have united in urging the government to increase funding for pharmacies in rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government encourages patients to seek treatment for minor conditions at … Read More
New Rogue Landlord Crackdown Faces Criticism Over Insufficient Funding Saturday, May 30, 2026 landlords enforcement funding renterrightsact bath prosecutions localgovernment housing tenants legislation Councillors in Bath have raised concerns that the crackdown on rogue landlords under the new Renter’s Rights Act will rely heavily on funds generated from prosecuting offenders. The legislation, which took effect on May 1, … Read More
New Rogue Landlord Crackdown Criticized for Lack of Adequate Funding Saturday, May 30, 2026 landlords enforcement funding tenants renterrightsact bathcouncil prosecutions housing regulation evictions Under the recently implemented Renter’s Rights Act, local authorities are tasked with cracking down on rogue landlords who engage in unfair practices such as no-fault evictions and banning tenants from having pets without … Read More