AI to Drive £23m in Budget Cuts for North Somerset Council Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ai budget council northsomerset transformation productivity ethics government technology cuts North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage £23 million in budget cuts projected over the next four years. In response to growing financial pressures from rising social care … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Resilience Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave schools education retrofit climate funding safety pupils government As Somerset braces for a sweltering heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant challenges in protecting pupils and staff from the rising heat. An amber weather … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Preparedness Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave education schools retrofit climate government funding safety mp As Somerset braces for temperatures soaring up to 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant disruptions amid an amber weather warning. In response, Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and … Read More
Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government Action Following Keir Starmer's Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset starmer government localgovernment funding publicservices education regeneration politics The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has called on the government to ramp up support and properly fund local services in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer announced … 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
£50m Investment Boosts Flood Defenses for Somerset Communities and Farmers Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange farmers government infrastructure resilience emergency environment The UK Government has committed £50 million to bolster Somerset’s defenses against escalating flood risks, safeguarding residents, farmers, and businesses from future disasters. This significant funding will be directed … Read More