Following the sad passing of long-serving North Somerset councillor Terry Porter, a byelection will be held to elect his successor for the Hutton and Locking ward on Thursday 10 September. Mr Porter, a Conservative councillor …
Candidates have now been confirmed for the upcoming byelection in North Somerset, necessitated by the recent passing of Terry Porter, a long-standing and highly regarded councillor. Mr Porter had served as the Conservative …
A former neo-Nazi has been announced as a Conservative Party candidate for next year’s local elections in Somerset. Residents of Somerset will vote on 6 May 2027 to elect 96 councillors for the newly formed Somerset Council, …
Bath is set to lose its city centre Post Office following the impending closure of the former WH Smith store on Stall Street. The Post Office, which has operated from above the shop since 2019, will close its doors on 1 …
Somerset council leader Bill Revans has called on residents to reject fear, hostility, and division ahead of planned anti-immigration protests in Taunton. The latest demonstration took place on June 27, starting at Hamilton …
The town of Glastonbury is mourning the loss of John Coles, a dedicated public servant whose commitment to local government and community spanned many years. Coles, who passed away on July 8, served as a councillor on Mendip …
Dr. Bharat Pankhania, the former Mayor of Bath, has announced his resignation as a councillor, three months after sharing controversial posts on X (formerly Twitter) that questioned the veracity of an arson attack targeting …
The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has called on the government to ramp up support and properly fund local services in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer announced …
The city of Bath is experiencing a sense of political exhaustion following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, the sixth Prime Minister to lead the UK in just ten years. After serving 717 days in office, Starmer stepped down …
On Monday, June 22, Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister after serving 717 days in office, marking the sixth person to hold the position in just ten years. His tenure was marked by significant, often controversial …
Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has explored enabling …
Michael Pryke, one of the youngest councillors in North Somerset, has been appointed leader of the Conservative opposition group, marking a new chapter in local politics. At just 26 years old and representing Cleveland …
At just 26 years old, Michael Pryke, one of North Somerset’s youngest councillors, has stepped into the significant role of leader of the Conservative opposition group. Representing Cleveland Walton, Pryke is the council’s …
Jo Roundell Greene, a serving Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate, has been granted a six-month leave of absence. Since May 2022, she has represented the South Petherton and Islemoor division as one of two …
Traditionally, the first Thursday in May sees local elections taking place across many parts of the UK. Voters typically cast their ballots every four years to elect local representatives who oversee important community …