A Conservative councillor has raised concerns that Somerset Council may have incurred close to a £5 million loss from the sale of the Marks and Spencer store in Yeovil. This comes amid the council’s ongoing efforts to offload …
A Conservative councillor has alleged that Somerset Council may have incurred a loss of nearly £5 million from the sale of the Marks and Spencer store in Yeovil. This claim highlights ongoing concerns about the council’s …
The future of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile remains uncertain following nearly a year of extensive roadworks. The walking and cycling route, set to connect Bridgwater railway station to the Northgate Docks, is part of a £9 …
North Somerset Council is confronting unexpected financial pressures after being tasked with maintaining several rivers, following the Environment Agency’s recent decision to reduce its involvement due to budget cuts. River …
Bath is set to introduce its first “school streets” in early 2026, aiming to provide safer, healthier routes for children traveling to and from primary schools. Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering temporary …
A by-election in Long Ashton is set for Thursday, November 13, following the resignation of Green councillor Stuart McQuillan. Five major parties—Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK—are all …
The B3191 Cleeve Hill, a vital coastal road linking Watchet and Blue Anchor in Somerset, will be permanently closed to motorised vehicles despite significant opposition from local residents. More than 1,000 people submitted …
The Liberal Democrats celebrated a significant success in Somerset Council’s recent by-elections, winning both contested seats last night. In Glastonbury, the Lib Dems successfully defended their seat, with Ewan Cameron …
After nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to Frome, Paul Wynne, the town clerk of Frome Town Council, is retiring on Friday, October 24. Throughout his 18-year tenure—15 of those as town clerk—Paul has been …
Castle Cary, a fast-growing Somerset town, is proposing to merge with its neighbouring parish, Ansford, a move that has ignited local tension and suspicions of a power grab. Over the past decade, significant housing …
In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and …
The Liberal Democrats have successfully retained the Widcombe & Lyncombe ward in Bath and North East Somerset Council with Stuart Bridge emerging as the new councillor following a byelection held on October 9. Council leader …
Somerset Council is set to generate £1 million by selling land in Ilminster that was originally designated for a new primary school. The site, located on Canal Way and close to the Herne View Church of England Primary School, …
Somerset Council has announced significant changes to its Garden Waste collection service affecting approximately 53,000 subscribers. Due to a substantial increase in garden waste subscriptions over the past five years, …
Ilminster residents will now have a stronger voice in shaping new housing developments after the town’s Neighbourhood Plan was officially adopted by Somerset Council. The plan’s journey began in October 2015, with public …