Forcing Somerset Reindeer Ranch to Obtain Zoo Licence is 'Nonsensical,' Says MP Thursday, December 18, 2025 reindeer somerset zoo licensing legislation domestication ruralbusiness animalwelfare somersetcouncil agriculture An MP has criticized the requirement for Somerset Reindeer Ranch to obtain a full zoo licence as “nonsensical,” warning it could threaten the future of the business. The Somerset Council recently mandated that the … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased Rail Investment as Railways Bill Advances Monday, December 15, 2025 somerset railways investment nationalisation connectivity rural accessibility infrastructure transport legislation Several Somerset MPs are urging the government to boost rail investment in the south west as the Railways Bill progresses through the House of Commons to nationalise Britain’s railways. Currently under consideration, the Bill … Read More
Calls Grow to Reduce Bath Speed Limit to 20mph Following Fatal Crash Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath roadsafety speedlimit petition traffic collision legislation advocacy urbanplanning community A petition calling for a city-wide reduction of Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has surpassed 100 signatures, reflecting growing concerns about road safety. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a tragic … Read More
Prime Minister Promises Swift Action Following Pharmacy Scandal in Somerset Saturday, November 29, 2025 pharmacy scandal government legislation healthcare regulation underfunding pharmacyworkers patientcare jhoots Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to urgent government intervention following the scandal surrounding Jhoots Pharmacy, which has left staff unpaid and vulnerable residents without essential medications. The issue was … Read More
Prime Minister Commits to Urgent Action Following Pharmacy Scandal in Somerset Saturday, November 29, 2025 pharmacy scandal legislation government healthcare regulation pharmacies funding staff patients Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed swift action in response to the ongoing Jhoots Pharmacy scandal, which has seen staff left unpaid and vulnerable patients deprived of essential medications across Somerset and beyond. … Read More
Somerset Council Condemns Delays to Government SEND Reforms as ‘Massively Disappointing’ Sunday, October 26, 2025 send somerset education council reform funding crisis ehcp legislation deficit Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to … Read More