Somerset Council Delays Budget Approval Amid Central Government Funding Uncertainty Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset council budget postponement government funding tax finance meeting delay Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over … Read More
Three Major Benefits for North Somerset Residents Joining WECA Sunday, January 25, 2026 weca northsomerset combinedauthority funding investment mayoralelections governance transport housing devolution After nearly a decade, North Somerset is on the brink of joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), marking a significant change for the region. Following a council vote in September 2025, a public consultation is … Read More
Three Key Benefits of North Somerset Joining the West of England Combined Authority Sunday, January 25, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority funding governance mayoralelection regionalgrowth publictransport housing investment sport After nearly a decade of remaining outside, North Somerset is poised to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) — but what will this mean for local residents? In September 2025, North Somerset Council voted in … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Until 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction alcohol drugs funding publichealth turningpoint ketamine youth support Somerset Council has committed to funding the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service (SDAS) through 2029, ensuring ongoing support for thousands of residents battling drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, SDAS assists … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Through 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction drug alcohol funding publichealth council turningpoint youth ketamine Thousands of Somerset residents will continue to receive crucial support for drug and alcohol addiction following a recent commitment to extend funding for front-line services until 2029. Somerset Council funds the Somerset … Read More
Average Cost of Fixing Potholes in Somerset Revealed Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset potholes roadmaintenance council transport repairs infrastructure funding highways departmentfortransport sport Somerset Council has disclosed the average cost of repairing potholes on the county’s roads following a question from a local councillor. While the council oversees most roads in Somerset, major highways like the M5, A303, … Read More