Council Leader Slams Government’s ‘Austerity in Disguise’ Over Funding Cuts Saturday, September 13, 2025 northsomerset funding austerity counciltax localgovernment budgetcuts socialcare governmentpolicy fairfunding community North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has labelled the government’s proposed ‘fair funding review’ as “austerity in disguise,” highlighting concerns that the changes could slash the council’s funding by nearly a fifth. The … Read More
Police Chief Issues Stark Warning on Wiltshire Police Funding Shortfalls Friday, September 12, 2025 wiltshire police funding crime commissioner councillors drones counciltax responsetime safety Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson delivered a sobering update to the Swindon and Wiltshire councillors on September 11th, revealing the serious financial challenges facing the county’s police … Read More
New Special Needs Units to Open in Four Somerset Schools by January 2026 Friday, September 12, 2025 somerset send education specialist schools ehcp council autism funding expansion Somerset Council has announced that new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units will be established at four schools across the county by January 2026. This initiative aims to increase local support for … Read More
New Special Needs Units to Open in Four Somerset Schools by 2026 Friday, September 12, 2025 send somerset education specialneeds ehcp inclusion schools disability council funding Somerset Council has announced plans to open new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units in four of its schools by January 2026. This initiative aims to better support children with SEND by increasing local … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Nearly £300k Cost to Join West of England Combined Authority Wednesday, September 10, 2025 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment devolution funding metromayor transport consultation avon North Somerset Council is considering a significant financial commitment—nearly £300,000—to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Faces Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli westonsupermare pier funding council heritage regeneration lottery North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on September 16 to cancel the much-anticipated Birnbeck Pier restoration project following the withdrawal of a crucial funding partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read More