Somerset MPs Demand Government Prevent 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset counciltax budget funding localgovernment socialcare rural mps taxincrease government Somerset’s MPs have united in a bold demand for additional central government funding to avert a proposed 11 percent council tax increase. The Somerset Council, grappling with a £73 million budget shortfall largely caused by … Read More
Somerset MPs Call on Government to Avert 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset mps counciltax funding localgovernment budget ruralareas socialcare government taxincrease Somerset’s Members of Parliament have united to press the central government for additional funding aimed at preventing an 11% rise in council tax. The Somerset Council is set to finalize its budget on February 25, facing a … Read More
Somerset Roads Ranked Among Best in England, but Locals Complain About Potholes Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset roads potholes maintenance government funding transport southwest resurfacing infrastructure New government data reveals that Somerset’s road network is among the best maintained in England, yet many local residents remain skeptical. According to the Department for Transport, Somerset Council earned a ‘green’ rating … Read More
Comprehensive List of Free Benefits for Older People in 2026 – Including Free TV Licence Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pensioncredit benefits olderpeople freebies tvlicence government dwp statepension financialsupport welfare Recent government data reveals that approximately 1.4 million people currently receive Pension Credit, a benefit that offers more than just financial assistance. This support also unlocks access to various perks designed to … Read More
Yeovil MP Demands Urgent Government Action as 3,300 Leonardo Jobs Face Threat Tuesday, January 13, 2026 leonardo yeovil defence helicopter jobs somerset mod contract government supplychain Yeovil’s Liberal Democrat MP, Adam Dance, has called on the government to swiftly award a crucial helicopter contract following warnings from Leonardo that its Somerset operations could be shut down. Leonardo has been the … Read More
Thousands of Local Jobs at Risk as Leonardo’s Yeovil Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Without Government Support Monday, January 12, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence jobs government mod contract manufacturing union Thousands of jobs in Yeovil hang in the balance amid growing concerns that Britain’s last major helicopter manufacturing plant could close its doors. Leonardo, the Italian defence contractor operating the historic Westland … Read More