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
Somerset Council to Revise Garden Waste Collection Schedules for 53,000 Subscribers Monday, October 20, 2025 somerset gardenwaste collections recycling wastemanagement suez subscribers serviceupdate efficiency localgovernment 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, … Read More
Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan Empowers Locals to Shape Future Housing Saturday, October 18, 2025 ilminster neighbourhoodplan housing somerset community development greenspaces planning infrastructure localgovernment 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 … Read More
Somerset Council Defends £32k Part-Time Aide Role Amid Financial Crisis Monday, October 13, 2025 somerset council finance budget jobcuts leadership localgovernment politics aide restructure Somerset Council’s Liberal Democrat administration has come under scrutiny for advertising a part-time personal aide position with a salary of up to £32,000 annually. This decision follows closely on the heels of the council … Read More