Heritage vessels may soon grace Birnbeck Pier once more, after the government announced a transformative £19 million investment for this iconic Weston-super-Mare landmark. The funding will enable extensive restoration of the …
Heritage vessels may soon once again dock at Birnbeck Pier, thanks to a transformative £19 million government investment announced today aimed at revitalising this iconic Weston-super-Mare landmark. The substantial funding …
Somerset Council is set to increase its investment in road maintenance significantly over the next four years, thanks to a substantial funding boost from the central government. At a meeting held in Taunton on March 11, the …
Somerset Council faces significant funding challenges for rural walking and cycling routes, with “almost no money” allocated for new projects in these areas over the next four years. At a recent executive committee meeting in …
The Government is considering implementing tougher penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following alarming new research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million UK drivers—equivalent to 14%—regularly …
The UK Government is considering introducing stricter penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following concerning research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million drivers—about 14% of UK …
The UK Government is poised to approve a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, assuring the security of thousands of jobs at its UK plant in Yeovil, Somerset. For weeks, Leonardo’s facility—known as the …
Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year, despite continuing concerns over its financial reliance on exceptional government support. The council’s executive committee convened in …
Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming year, despite ongoing financial challenges that keep the council on the government’s “naughty step.” The executive committee convened in Taunton for a …
The future of ‘pride in place’ funding for extra Somerset areas remains uncertain, as local officials await clarity on whether more neighbourhoods will benefit. The Labour government launched the Pride in Place programme in …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a 4.99% increase in council tax, the highest allowed without government approval or a public referendum. This increase, effective from April, will raise the average band D …
Realizing you need a new passport just before travelling abroad can throw your plans into chaos. Fortunately, the UK Government provides two fast-track services through the HM Passport Office designed to get your passport …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder to self-employed individuals and landlords about upcoming changes to income tax reporting. Starting April 6th, those earning over £50,000 annually from …
The UK central government has announced it will cover up to 90% of Somerset Council’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficit, significantly lowering the authority’s risk of imminent financial insolvency. …
The UK central government has pledged to cover up to 90 percent of Somerset Council’s escalating deficit related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), substantially lowering the threat of imminent insolvency …