Parish

Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset langport huishepiscopi merger council legalchallenge governance localgovernment parish counciltax

Plans to merge Langport, a town in Somerset, with its neighbouring village, Huish Episcopi, have been paused following a legal challenge. Langport is almost entirely surrounded by Huish Episcopi, which has borne the brunt of … Read More

Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset council langport huishepiscopi merger legal government parish consultation taxation

Plans to merge the Somerset town of Langport with its neighboring parish, Huish Episcopi, have been postponed following a legal challenge. Langport, largely encircled by Huish Episcopi, has faced financial pressures, with its … Read More

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 castlecary ansford somerset parish merger governance boundary community consultation localdemocracy

Plans to merge the neighboring Somerset parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford have been officially shelved due to insufficient public support. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced rapid expansion, with numerous new … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural council community funding closure parish services savings

A last-minute campaign has been launched to prevent the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, amid growing concerns from parish councils about the impact on rural communities. The libraries in Pill, Winscombe, and … Read More

Sunday, April 20, 2025 southwest place names quirky somerset devon dorset cornwall wiltshire hampshire road trip humorous amusing village parish

Have you ever driven past a road sign that left you chuckling to yourself or scratching your head in confusion? The UK is home to a multitude of place names that are amusing for one reason or another, offering the potential … Read More