Somerset Councillor Jo Roundell Greene Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Tuesday, May 12, 2026 somerset councillor leave libdem southpetherton education localgovernment community specialneeds politics Jo Roundell Greene, a serving Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate, has been granted a six-month leave of absence. Since May 2022, she has represented the South Petherton and Islemoor division as one of two … Read More
North Somerset Reaffirms Its Somerset Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 northsomerset somerset somersetday alfredthegreat localgovernment ceremonialcounty history community unity council On Somerset Day, May 11, North Somerset’s council leader Mike Bell reaffirmed that North Somerset remains very much a part of Somerset, despite administrative changes over the years. The district, which includes towns such as … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Affirms County Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 somerset northsomerset somersetday alfredthegreat history heritage localgovernment countyidentity bath community North Somerset remains an integral part of Somerset, emphasized its council leader, Mike Bell, as the county commemorated Somerset Day on May 11. North Somerset, encompassing towns such as Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, … Read More
Aldi Proposes Supermarket, Housing, and Nursing Home on Long-Empty Somerset Factory Site Friday, May 8, 2026 aldi somerset midsomernorton redevelopment supermarket brownfield housing nursinghome localgovernment regeneration A deeply neglected industrial site at the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, may soon see a vibrant new future. Aldi, the budget supermarket chain, has submitted a pre-application to Bath and North East Somerset Council to … Read More
North Somerset Set to Decide on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment avon mayor consultation transport funding democracy Next week, North Somerset councillors will make a critical decision on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The final council vote on May 12 will determine if North Somerset becomes part … Read More
North Somerset Poised to Vote on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment regionalpolitics avon publicconsultation democraticrepresentation transportplanning governmentfunding sport Next week, North Somerset councillors will cast their decisive vote on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), a mayor-led regional body that currently includes Bristol, South … Read More