Somerset Council is once again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest candidate, Rachael Sanders, withdrew from the position citing personal reasons. The CFO role—also known as finance …
Weston-super-Mare, a popular seaside town in Somerset, is taking a firm stand against the persistent problem of fly-tipping that has troubled residents for years. In response to repeated complaints, particularly in hotspots …
The cost to reopen the Somerset railway line between Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government officials have authorized an additional £14.69 million for the project, which is already in progress. …
The cost of reopening the Somerset railway line connecting Bristol and Portishead has surged to nearly £200 million. Government ministers recently approved an additional £14.69 million for the project, reflecting the ongoing …
Locking Primary School, located near Weston-super-Mare, has secured a £150,000 government grant to expand its nursery facilities. This funding will increase the nursery’s capacity by 50%, catering to children aged two to …
Somerset stands to benefit from a newly launched £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating housing developments alongside key road networks in England. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its third Road …
Somerset Council has firmly dismissed any plans to introduce a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, responding to concerns raised by Conservative councillors over the potential impact on local businesses. The Labour government recently …
Somerset’s cutting-edge gigafactory project has received a crucial £380 million funding boost from the UK government, cementing its role as a major employer and economic driver for the region over the coming decades. Agratas …
Somerset’s groundbreaking gigafactory has received a pivotal £380 million boost from the UK government, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for local employment and economic growth for decades. Agratas is leading the …
Somerset Council and central government have engaged in “frank but constructive” discussions about delivering vital infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 Wellington Road …
Significant discussions have taken place between Somerset Council and the central government regarding the delivery of essential infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 …
Somerset’s cherished carnivals, deeply rooted in over 400 years of tradition, face mounting financial pressures that put their future at risk. Four Somerset MPs recently gathered in Westminster Hall to highlight the vital …
Somerset MPs have voiced urgent calls for government action to ensure the continued vitality of the county’s historic carnivals, emphasizing their cultural importance and economic benefits amidst rising costs. During a …
Controversial plans by Bath and North East Somerset Council to cut social work staff are raising alarms that foster carers will be forced to leave, deepening an already critical shortage. Two foster carers spoke at the full …
Social workers, frustrated and resolute, staged a powerful strike that interrupted a second consecutive council meeting. Their demonstration, marked by chants and passionate signs, echoed their demands for better working …