Somerset Seeks £1bn Government Funding to Repair Crumbling Bridges Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding localauthority transport repairs fundingbid departmentfortransport community sport Somerset’s aging infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, may soon receive much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion fund launched by the Department for Transport (DfT). This fund is specifically … Read More
Somerset Eyes £1bn Government Fund to Repair Aging Bridges and Structures Wednesday, April 15, 2026 somerset infrastructure bridges governmentfunding departmentfortransport localgovernment repairs transport highways wsp sport Somerset’s aging bridges, tunnels, and flyovers could soon see much-needed repairs thanks to a new £1 billion funding initiative announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). This significant investment targets local … Read More
Additional Capacity Added to GP Surgery Near Expanding Taunton Housing Estate Saturday, April 4, 2026 taunton killamspark gp healthcare nhs somerset warwickhouse housingdevelopment governmentfunding surgeryupgrade Residents of the growing Killams Park housing development in Taunton can now benefit from enhanced health services thanks to recent upgrades at their nearest GP surgery. Summerfield Homes is nearing completion of the Killams … Read More
Council Blames Government for 8.99% Council Tax Increase Friday, February 13, 2026 counciltax northsomerset governmentfunding budgetcuts socialcare taxincrease localgovernment publicservices finance councilbudget North Somerset Council has announced an 8.99% rise in council tax, attributing the steep increase to cuts in government funding. It is one of only seven councils nationwide granted permission to exceed the usual 4.99% cap, … Read More
North Somerset Set to Join West of England Combined Authority by Year-End Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution localgovernment mayoral westofengland publicconsultation regionalgrowth governmentfunding transport North Somerset is poised to become a member of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) by the end of 2026 or early 2027, signaling a significant shift in regional collaboration and governance. This move follows a … Read More
Council ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Set to Plunge by £65m Over Three Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset councilfinance reserves budget socialcare auditors financialplanning governmentfunding localgovernment costcuts North Somerset Council’s financial reserves are on track to decline dramatically, falling from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, according to a report by external auditors Grant Thornton. This … Read More