Somerset Gigafactory Secures Crucial £380m Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 gigafactory somerset investment batteries manufacturing government jobs agratas greentech economy 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 … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Major Development Site Faces Long Wait Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove infrastructure housing development education healthcare planning government community 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 … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Huge Development Site Could Take Years to Complete Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing infrastructure healthhub secondaryschool somersetcouncil development planning government 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 … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Safeguard Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnival mps government funding volunteers economy culture heritage tourism 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 … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Preserve Local Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps government funding volunteers community culture economy heritage 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 … Read More
Foster Carers Warn Council Cuts Will Drive Them Away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostercare socialwork restructure protest bath children unison consultation government labour 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 … Read More