Liberal Democrats Secure Dual Victories in Somerset Council By-Elections Friday, October 24, 2025 liberaldemocrats somerset byelection dunster glastonbury localgovernment council politics electionresults conservatives 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 … Read More
Farewell to Paul Wynne: A Legacy of Leadership and Community in Frome Friday, October 24, 2025 retirement leadership community frome localgovernment greenspaces townclerk communityresilience publicservice legacy 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 … Read More
Somerset Town’s Ambitious Merger Proposal Sparks Controversy Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset castlecary ansford merger governance councillor petition parishcouncil localgovernment controversy 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 … Read More
Maps Reveal How Many Bin Collections Your Local Council Misses Daily Thursday, October 23, 2025 bins waste councils collections uk missed barnsley yorkshire localgovernment rubbish 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 … Read More
New Bath Councillor Stuart Bridge to Serve as a 'Local Champion,' Say Liberal Democrats Monday, October 20, 2025 bath libdem councillor byelection localgovernment widcombe politics liberaldemocrats healthcare council 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 … Read More
Somerset Council to Raise £1 Million from Sale of Ilminster Primary School Land Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset ilminster education primaryschool herneview canalway development schoolexpansion housing localgovernment 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, … Read More