North Somerset Council Seeks Government Aid to Avert Financial Collapse Friday, October 10, 2025 northsomerset council budget financialcrisis counciltax capitalisation socialcare governmentfunding localgovernment bankruptcy North Somerset Council is facing a dire financial crisis and will require “exceptional financial support” from the government to avoid insolvency next year. A forthcoming report, scheduled for the council’s cabinet meeting on … Read More
Trowbridge Multi-Storey Car Park Closure and Sale Advances Amid Repairs Wednesday, October 8, 2025 trowbridge carpark wiltshirecouncil ststephens parking maintenance covenant redevelopment localgovernment freeparking Wiltshire Council has taken a significant step toward selling the St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge, following a tense Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, October 7. Councillors voted to formally transfer the freehold … Read More
Renewed Calls for A358 Bypass as Taunton Traffic Congestion Persists Wednesday, October 8, 2025 somerset traffic bypass henlade taunton a358 airquality pollution infrastructure localgovernment A Somerset councillor has reignited the call for a bypass near Taunton amid ongoing traffic congestion, despite recent improvements in local air quality. Three areas in Somerset have been designated as air quality management … Read More
Tensions Rise as Trowbridge Locals Rally to Save ‘The People’s Car Park’ Tuesday, October 7, 2025 trowbridge parking council carpark community wiltshire covenant maintenance ownership localgovernment Tensions ran high at an extraordinary meeting of Trowbridge Town Council on Monday, October 6, as local residents made a last-ditch effort to save St Stephen’s multi-storey car park—commonly referred to as ‘the people’s car … Read More
Weston Residents to Lead £20 Million Neighbourhood Revitalisation Fund Thursday, October 2, 2025 weston neighbourhoods community funding revitalisation residents weston-super-mare investment localgovernment development Residents in Weston-super-Mare are set to take the lead in revitalising their neighbourhoods with a new £20 million government fund designed to improve local parks, high streets, and vacant buildings. Daniel Aldridge, the … Read More
Somerset Councillors Honor Christine Lawrence as By-Election Candidates Emerge Wednesday, October 1, 2025 somerset politics byelection dunster council elections retirement conservative localgovernment leadership Somerset councillors gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to Councillor Christine Lawrence, who retired after more than two decades serving the Dunster division. Representing the rural area between Minehead and the Quantock … Read More