MP Sarah Dyke Pushes for Government Support for Flood-Affected Farmers Sunday, May 19, 2024 sarah dyke mp farmers flooding support government agriculture assistance environment liberal democrats In a recent debate about agriculture in the House of Commons, Sarah Dyke MP, representing Somerton and Frome, joined other Liberal Democrat MPs in urging the government to provide more substantial support for farmers affected … Read More
Parking Charges Surge in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, March 20, 2024 weston-super-mare parking charges increase council fees north somerset car parks funding government Motorists in Weston-super-Mare and its neighboring areas will soon have to pay significantly more for parking, as North Somerset Council has approved a substantial increase in parking charges across its council-owned car … Read More
Report Reveals West of England Rivers in State of Emergency Saturday, March 2, 2024 rivers england report pollution health environment government action crisis community A recent report has delivered a disturbing revelation about the condition of the rivers in the West of England. None of the river stretches in the region were found to be in ‘good’ overall health, according to the findings of … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Council Tax Hike Amid Funding Shortfall Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More
Somerset School's Future Uncertain After Safety Concerns Prompt Closure Friday, January 19, 2024 somerset school safety closure structural damage government minister education temporary accommodation A government minister recently visited The Blue School in Somerset after the school was forced to close part of its building due to severe structural damage. Baroness Barran, the Department for Education minister with … Read More
Government Criticized for Failing SEND Children on Free School Meals Sunday, January 14, 2024 children special needs disabilities free school meals government mps guidance dietary needs legal right intervention MPs have criticized the government for failing to ensure that thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive their legal entitlement to free school meals. During a Parliamentary debate on … Read More