Somerset’s Road Network Rated Among UK’s Best Maintained, Government Confirms Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure preventative budget localgovernment transport funding sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained on mainland UK, according to a recent ranking published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Out of 153 local authorities, Somerset Council secured … Read More
Somerset’s Road Network Ranked Among the Best Maintained in the UK Thursday, January 15, 2026 somerset roads maintenance departmentfortransport infrastructure localgovernment funding preventativecare transportpolicy roadsafety sport Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained across mainland UK, according to a recently published league table by the Department for Transport (DfT). Amid a £1.5 billion investment in the South … Read More
Reform UK Welcomes Third Somerset Councillor Following Senior Conservative Defection Wednesday, January 14, 2026 reformuk somerset councillor defection conservative localgovernment politics transport community governance Senior Conservative Councillor John Cook-Woodman has officially defected to Reform UK, marking the party’s third seat on Somerset Council. Having represented the Highbridge and Burnham South division since 2009, initially on … Read More
Reform UK Strengthens Somerset Presence as Senior Conservative Councillor Defects Wednesday, January 14, 2026 reformuk somerset councillor defection conservatives localgovernment politics johncookwoodman somersetcouncil transport In a significant political shift, senior Conservative councillor John Cook-Woodman has joined Reform UK, increasing the party’s representation on Somerset Council to three members. Cook-Woodman has been a dedicated … Read More
No Final Decision Yet on Somerset Council Tax Increase Amount Monday, January 12, 2026 somerset counciltax budget localgovernment finance taxincrease socialcare governmentnegotiations councilservices budgetgap Somerset residents can expect an increase in their council tax bills this spring, although the final amount remains undecided. Somerset Council is currently in detailed negotiations with the central government to finalize its … Read More
No Final Decision on Somerset Council Tax Increase Yet Monday, January 12, 2026 somerset counciltax budget localgovernment finance taxincrease socialcare mhclg negotiations governance Somerset residents should prepare for higher council tax bills this spring, although the council has yet to finalize the amount of the increase. Somerset Council is currently engaged in detailed negotiations with central … Read More