Call for Cash as Bishops Lydeard Nursery Project Faces Uncertainty Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bishopslydeard nursery childcare funding cil parishcouncil education redevelopment community somerset Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on Bishops Lydeard Parish Council to allocate an additional £50,000 from its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds. This crucial boost could unlock the £370,000 … Read More
Somerset Coast Road Could Reopen to Prevent Watchet Being ‘Cut Off’ Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset watchet coastalerosion b3191 transport infrastructure roadclosure funding localeconomy council Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital … Read More
Somerset Council Criticizes Government's Significant Delays to SEND Education Reforms Sunday, October 26, 2025 send education somerset council reform funding children support deficit government Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of key reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education. The Labour government had committed to releasing the … Read More
Somerset Council Condemns Delays to Government SEND Reforms as ‘Massively Disappointing’ Sunday, October 26, 2025 send somerset education council reform funding crisis ehcp legislation deficit Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to … Read More
Rachel Gilmour MP Urges Parish Council to Boost Nursery Redevelopment Funding Friday, October 24, 2025 rachel gilmor politics nursery funding education In a push to address the growing demand for local childcare, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, is urging the Bishops Lydeard Parish Council to allocate an additional £50,000 towards the redevelopment of a nursery … Read More
Octagon Theatre Revamp Delayed but Retains Strong Local Support Tuesday, October 14, 2025 octagon theatre yeovil somerset revamp dcms council tax planning funding Plans to revamp the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil face further delays, with the final business case unable to be submitted to the government until planning permission is granted—likely not before late 2026. Originally, Somerset … Read More