Millions at Stake for Somerset's Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset funding potholes repairs roads deadline government council infrastructure maintenance Somerset Council is at risk of missing out on approximately £3 million in funding to fix potholes if it fails to report the number of repairs already completed to the government. The Transport Secretary’s announcement … Read More
Government Funding Boosts Somerset Flood Schemes Monday, March 31, 2025 flood funding somerset environment agency schemes government investment protection projects The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, … Read More
Jacob Rees-Mogg Reflects on Mistakes Made During the Covid Pandemic Sunday, March 30, 2025 jacob rees-mogg covid pandemic mistakes government rules lockdown partygate challenges response In an exclusive interview, Jacob Rees-Mogg shared his views on the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the numerous mistakes made during the crisis. Expressing his concerns, he discussed the … Read More
Approval Granted for Wellington Railway Station Site Development Monday, March 24, 2025 wellington railway station development councillors government plans spine road station square cherwyn developments Plans for the development of Somerset’s new railway station site in Wellington have received the green light from local councillors, pending a final decision from central government. Cherwyn Developments secured … Read More
The Verdict on Covid Lockdowns and the Pandemic - Five Years On Sunday, March 23, 2025 lockdown pandemic covid survey publicopinion government emotions schools future mask nhs Five years after the country went into lockdown, SomersetLive readers and readers of sister titles still believe that the decision to implement lockdown was necessary. However, opinions vary based on geography and readership. … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More